Contents - Festival of Archaeology

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Channel Islands
Jersey
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ENGLAND
South West
Bath and NE Somerset
Bristol
Cornwall
Devon Dorset Gloucestershire
Isles of Scilly
Somerset South Gloucestershire
Wiltshire 2
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South East15
Berkshire
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Buckinghamshire
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East Sussex
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Hampshire
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Isle of Wight
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Kent 21
Oxfordshire
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Surrey 24
West Sussex 25
London
Greater London London Middlesex 26
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East of England
Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire
Essex
Hertfordhshire
Norfolk Suffolk
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East Midlands
Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland
Lincolnshire
Northamptonshire Nottinghamshire 34
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West Midlands
Birmingham
Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire
Warwickshire Worcestershire 47
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North West
Cheshire
Cumbria
Greater Manchester
Isle of Man
Lancashire Merseyside 52
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Yorkshire
East Yorkshire
North Yorkshire South Yorkshire West Yorkshire 59
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North East
County Durham
Northumberland Tyne & Wear 67
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NORTHERN IRELAND
Co Antrim
Co Down
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SCOTLAND
Argyll
Dumfries and Galloway
Glasgow
Ross & Cromarty
Shetland South Lanarkshire
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WALES
Central Wales
Powys
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North Wales
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Gwynedd
Isle of Anglesey
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South Wales
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Monmouthshire
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan
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Channel Islands
01225 464640 [email protected]
www.meaa.org.uk
Jersey
Jersey Festival of Archaeology
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug
La Hougue Bie, Grouville
Each weekend join us for Neolithic demonstrations and handling
sessions. During the week become an apprentice archaeologist
with trails and quizzes.
Jersey Heritage
01534 633373
www.jerseyheritage.org/places-to-visit/la-hougue-bie-museum
England
South West
Bath and NE Somerset
Archaeological Explorers Trail
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Mon) 10.00(12.00
Sun)–17.00
Museum of East Asian Art, Bath
Become an archaeological explorer and find the artefacts hidden
in the museum’s collection on this family friendly self-guided
learning tour.
Museum of East Asian Art
www.meaa.org.uk
Archaeology for Everyone
Mon 19 July 18.00–21.00
Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Bring along your archaeological finds for identification. Also enjoy
an evening visit to the Roman baths with hands-on activities.
Heritage Services - Roman Baths
www romanbaths.co.uk
Archaeology Activity Day
Fri 30 July 10.30–16.30
Museum of East Asian Art, Bath
Drop-in archaeology activity day.
Museum of East Asian Art
Englishcombe Explorers
Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
Englishcombe Tithe Barn, Rectory Farmhouse,
Englishcombe, Bath
Explore Englishcombe village, the medieval church, medieval
tithe barn and the famous Wansdyke. Take a guided tour, find out
about archaeological surveys and enjoy hands-on activities.
Heritage Services - Roman Baths
www romanbaths.co.uk
Bristol
Roman Gods at Kings Weston Roman Villa
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
Kings Weston Roman Villa, Long Cross, Bristol
Discover Bristol’s only surviving Roman villa complete with
mosaics, hypocaust and bath suite. Join in with activities based
on the Roman gods and bring your finds to be identified.
Bristol City Council
www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-culture/museumsand-galleries/
Walking the Medieval Pilgrims' Path
Sun 25 July 13.00–15.00
Meet outside Kings Arms, Brislington
Follow a stream through a wooded valley to a holy well and the
site of a medieval chapel visited by Henry VII and his queen.
Brislington Community Archaeology Project
www.brislingtonarchaeology.org.uk
Medieval Saints and Pilgrims at Bristol City
Museum
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Go behind the scenes at Bristol City Museum to discover finds
connected to medieval religious life. Find out about the saints and
the importance of pilgrimage through family fun activities.
0117 9223571
Archaeology of Craddock Moor
Abona Answered
A walk around the moor investigating the archaeology of this
under-walked part of Bodmin Moor.
Cornwall Archaeological Society
www.cornisharchaeology.org.uk/
Sat 7 Aug 11.00–16.00
The Green at Sea Mills Lane, Sea Mills, Bristol
Join archaeologists to share the results of a project that hopes
to discover more about this area’s Roman past. Meet a Roman
soldier, enjoy family activities and have your finds identified.
Cornwall
Slaughterbridge Dig
Sun 11 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
The Arthurian Centre, Slaughterbridge, Camelford
Visit the excavations of a deserted medieval settlement and a
riverside garden and have a closer look! All welcome. Fun for all
ages.
North Cornwall Heritage and The Arthurian Centre
www.arthur-online.co.uk
The Art of the Potter
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–17.00
Poldark Mine, Wendron, Helston
Guided by one of Poldark’s potters, try your hand at the ancient
art of pottery throwing at the potter’s wheel.
Poldark Mine
www.poldark-mine.co.uk
Guided Tours of Poldark Mine
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Sun 18 July 14.00–17.30
Meet at Minions car park (West end of village)
Explore the Archaeology of the Poldark Mine
and the Surface of this Ancient Site
Sun 18, Wed 21, Sun 25, Wed 28 July & Sun 1 Aug
11.00–13.00
Understand how tin was produced from the Bronze Age from the
rich alluvial deposits of the River Cober and learn about Poldark
Mine’s archaeology.
Poldark Mine
The Ancient Art of Dowsing
Sun 18, Wed 21 & Wed 28 July 14.00–15.00
Try your hand at this ancient art to locate mineral lodes and mine
workings, used for discovering metal bearing lodes from medieval
times.
Poldark Mine
And the Cornish Miners went to Mexico!
Sun 18, Wed 21 & Wed 28 July 15.40–16.20
Illustrated talk outlining Cornish heritage in Mexico.
Poldark Mine
A guided tour of the Poldark Mine, described as one of the two
most atmospheric mine tours in Europe.
Poldark Mine
The Wendron Mining District Illustrated Talk
Balwest Heritage
Sun 18, Wed 21 & Wed 28 July 15.00–15.40
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.00
Balwest Chapel and School Room
An illustrated talk on the mines of the Wendron Mining District of
the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site – the least known mining
district in Cornwall.
Poldark Mine
Guided walks on Tregonning Hill. Grade 2 listed historic chapel
open. Tea and coffee and cream teas available.
Balwest Heritage Society with Balwest Methodist Church
01736 763258
Archaeology Week
Gwithian and Upton Towans Mines and
Explosives Works
Mon 19 & Mon 26 July 13.30–16.00
Meet at Gwithian car park
A walk around the Gwithian Dunes investigating the once
important Explosive Works.
Godolphin’s Hidden Treasure
Mon 19–Wed 21 July 10.00–16.00
Godolphin House, Helston
See recent archaeological finds and talk to staff about
Godolphin’s rich archaeology. Walk to see the Bronze Age
remains. Family activities.
National Trust
01736 761005
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/godolphin
Men-an-Tol, Men Scryfa and Nine Maidens
Stone Circle
Thu 22 July 11.00–15.00
Park at car park and follow signs to monuments
Guide Adrian Rodda will be ‘on site’ to ensure visitors find and
understand all three monuments.
Sat 24–Fri 30 July 11.00–17.00
Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Take part in activities and discover more about Tintagel Castle.
Children can be trainee archaeologists. Adults can have a go at
dowsing.
English Heritage
www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel
Portable Antiquities Finds Day at Helston
Museum
Sat 24 July 10.00–13.00
Helston Museum
Anna Tyacke, the Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall, under the
Portable Antiquities Scheme, will be at Helston Museum to
identify and record your archaeological finds.
Helston Museum
www.museumsincornwall.org.uk/museums/helston-folk-museum
Walk: Castle-an-Dinas
Sun 25 July 13.30 & 16.00
Meet at car park on the hill, Castle-an-Dinas, nr St
Columb Major
Gentle walk around this magnificent hill with its Iron Age fort,
revealing its history through time.
Cornwall Heritage Trust
www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/
Archaeology of Minions Moor
Tue 27 July 13.45–17.30
Meet at Minions car park (West end of village)
A walk around the moor to Stowes Hill investigating archaeology
– the obvious and not so obvious.
Cornwall Heritage Trust
Walk: Helman Tor
Thu 29 July 11.00 & 14.00
Meet at Helman Tor car park
Walk on Helman Tor revealing the past – visible remains and
excavations.
Cornwall Archaeological Society and Cornwall Heritage Trust
Walk: Treryn Dinas
Fri 30 July 14.00
Meet at Treen Village car park
Guided walk to this famous headland.
Revealing the Past
Fri 30 July 12.00–16.00
Kynance Gate Settlement, The Lizard
Hands-on experience helping clear vegetation from this
prehistoric site. Tour of the site.
LAN & Natural England
07518 026496
www.cornishancientsites.com
Hands-on History at Dodman Point
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Dodman Point. Park at Penare
Come along to Dodman Point and have a go at activities which
bring to life the people who helped to create the landscape we
see today.
National Trust
A Prospector’s Way of Producing Tin
Sat 31 July 12.00–14.00
Produce tin concentrates from sand using sluices in the same
way gold prospectors treated sands containing gold and tin ores.
Poldark Mine
Special Opening of the Poldowrian
Archaeological Museum
Sun 1 Aug 10.30–16.00
Poldowrian Museum
A chance to see artefacts from excavations of the site during the
late 1970s. Visit remains of the Bronze Age roundhouse. Guided
round walk to Kennack Sands at 13.30.
Meneage Archaeological Group
www.stkevernehistory.org.uk
Cotehele Unlocked
Mon 2 Aug 11.00–16.00
Cotehele House, St Dominick, Saltash
A behind the scenes day with a difference! Everything is unlocked
as part of an Innovation group project.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
Devon
Going for Bronze – Dartmoor’s Bronze Age
High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown,
Yelverton, Plymouth
Visit this exhibition which defines the many changes which
happened during Dartmoor’s Bronze Age.
Dartmoor National Park Authority & Royal Albert Memorial
Museum
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
www.acearch.org.uk
Archaeological Guided Walk around Cox Tor,
near Princetown
Bringing the Past to Life at Stover Country
Park
Sat 17 July 14.00–16.00
Meet at Pork Hill car park
Sat 24 July 10.00–17.00
Stover Country Park, Stover, Newton Abbot
Guided walk of Cox Tor, looking at archaeology, and visiting the
DPA cairn survey and repair team at work. All welcome, stout
footwear needed.
Dartmoor Preservation Association
www.dartmoorpreservation.com
See and take part in a range of prehistoric crafts, from bread
making to bronze casting, and learn about life in a roundhouse.
Devon County Council
www.devon.gov.uk/stover_country_park.htm
Fieldwork and Excavation at West Yeo Farm,
Witheridge
Mon 19–Sat 31 July 10.00–16.00
West Yeo Farm, Witheridge, Tiverton
Landscape survey and light excavation of features in
meadowland. Some geophysics. Part of a larger archaeological
and historical project on the farm. Volunteers welcome.
North Devon Archaeological Society
www.ndas.org.uk
Digging the Dirt
Sat 24 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–17.00
Buckland Abbey, Yelverton
Investigate the hidden history behind Buckland Abbey. Family
trails, interactive display of past investigations and mini-dig
boxes.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Amazing Archaeology
Conservation in Action
Thu 22 July & Thu 29 July 11.00–15.00
Overbeck’s, Sharpitor, Salcombe
Watch the team handle and clean the museum collections.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/overbecks
A Weekend of Archaeology, History,
Sustainability and Environmental Awareness
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00 (Sun 16.30) Moth
watch 21.00–00.00
Pattiland Farm, Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh
With an excavation, exhibitions, moth watch and demonstrations
of rural crafts.
ACE Archaeology Club
Sat 24 July 10.00–15.30
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Costumes and craft activities, Egyptian objects, Anglo-Saxon
displays and Roman soldier drilling. Come and help us mark this
year’s Festival in style!
www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
Wayside Marker Stones on Dartmoor
Tue 27 July 10.00–14.00
Meet at car park on Whitchurch Down
A guided walk along old tracks and highways on the western
flank of Dartmoor, passing ancient stone crosses and turnpike
milestones that informed earlier travellers.
Dartmoor National Park & Milestone Society
Amazing Archaeology
Wed 28 July 10.30–12.30 & 13.30–15.30
Plymouth Guildhall, Armada Way, Plymouth
Costumes and craft activities, Egyptian objects, Anglo-Saxon
displays and Roman soldier drilling. Come and help us mark this
year’s Festival in style!
www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
Dorset
The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival
Fri 16–Sat 31 July 09.30–16.00
South Dorset Ridgeway
Join us to celebrate the wonders of the archaeology of South
Dorset Ridgeway with walks, talks and stories amongst other
things.
Dorset AONB Partnership
www.dorsetaonb.org.uk
Bronze Age Life and Landscapes
Wed 28 July 10.30–12.30 & 13.30–15.30
Exeter Cathedral Chapter House
Explore Bronze Age culture with special reference to sites on
Dartmoor. A partnership between RAMM and Dartmoor National
Park.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM
Brimpts Tin Mines, Dartmeet – a Short
Guided Walk
Thu 29 July 14.00–16.00
Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet, Dartmoor
Guided walk around part of Brimpts Tin Mines Trail, led by
volunteers who have worked on conserving this fascinating site.
All welcome, stout footwear needed.
Dartmoor Tinworking Research Group
www.dtrg.org.uk
Ridgeway Uncovered – The Archaeology of
the South Dorset Ridgeway
Sat 17 July 09.30–16.00
Weymouth College Theatre, Weymouth
A one day symposium led by archaeologists who have
undertaken recent work on the South Dorset Ridgeway – an
ancient ceremonial landscape.
Dorset AONB Partnership
www.dorsetaonb.org.uk
Unlock the Past
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.30
The Castle, Corfe Castle
Children’s trail everyday, with main event on 27–31 July.
Living history, hands-on activities, Bronze Age pottery, finds
identification and meet a real archaeologist!
National Trust
Bronze Age on Dartmoor
Wed 11 Aug 10.30–12.30 & afternoon guided walk
Jubilee Hall, Cross Tree, Chagford, Newton Abbot
Activities to bring alive the life and culture of Bronze Age people
on Dartmoor and an exploration of a local Bronze Age settlement
and ritual site with an experienced guide.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
www.exeter.gov.uk/RAMM
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Sat 17 July 10.00–15.00
Priest’s House Museum and Garden, Wimbourne
Minster
Have your finds identified by the county’s Finds Liaison Officer.
Free entry if a find is brought for identification.
Priest’s House Museum and Garden
www.priest-house.co.uk
Introduction to Portland Archaeology
Mon 19, Mon 26 July & Mon 2 Aug 10.00–12.00
C2000, The Community Centre, Easton, Portland
A series of lectures focusing on Portland’s archaeology from the
Mesolithic through to the Iron Age and Roman times.
Association for Portland Archaeology
01305 824102
Iron Age Antics
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Romano-British House, Upton Country Park, Poole
Be transported back to the time of the Poole logboat. Learn Iron
Age crafts, cook Iron Age style and handle real archaeological
finds.
Poole Museum Service
[email protected]
www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse
Finds Identification Day
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
Red House Museum & Gardens, Christchurch
Bring your mystery or interesting garden or metal-detecting finds
for examination by the Hampshire and Dorset Finds Liaison
Officers.
Red House Museum and Gardens
Culverwell Mesolithic Site Open Day
Sun 25 July & Sun 1 Aug 14.00–16.30
Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland Bill Road,
Portland
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.30
Priest’s House Museum and Garden, Wimbourne
Minster
A guided tour of the preserved Mesolithic site, showing and
explaining the visible remains and artefacts and how Mesolithic
man lived.
Association for Portland Archaeology
www.gallica.co.uk/celts/portland.htm
Delve into our archaeological past with a dig and fun activities.
Priest’s House Museum and Garden
www.priest-house.co.uk
Ancient Technology Centre Open Weekend
Awesome Archaeological Adventure
Archaeology Fun Day
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
Drop-in to the Red House Museum for some archaeology fun!
There will be plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Ancient Technology Centre, Damerham Road,
Cranborne
Annual opening to the public – a chance to see our new and
completed Viking Longhouse, displays by Vikings, homemade
foods and crafts available for purchase.
Dorset County Council
www.dorsetforyou.com/outdoored
Hands-on History
Archaeology Roadshow – Christchurch
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
Meet experts from Hampshire County Council’s Museum Service
Archaeology Collections team and find out about quern stones
and Iron Age and Roman food production.
Sat 31 July 11.00–15.00
Gillingham Museum, Chantry Fields, Gillingham
Some special artefacts will be available from the museum archive
for the public to see up close and handle.
Gillingham Local History Society
[email protected]
www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk
Time Travellers: Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron
Age and Roman Dorchester
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Kingcombe Environmental Studies Centre, Toller
Porcorum, Dorchester
Explore 6,000 years of Dorchester’s past. Discover Neolithic,
Iron Age, Bronze Age and Roman monuments in one small area.
Residential and non-residential course.
Kingcombe Environmental Studies Centre
www.kingcombe.org.uk
Mosaics!
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, Cheltenham
Watch archaeologists and conservators at work on a magnificent
mosaic corridor that has been covered for over a generation, and
has never been recorded before!
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth
Stroud Country Show
'Exploring Shaftesbury Abbey' with Julian
Richards
Sat 31 July 11.00–15.00
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
Come and meet Julian Richards and try your hand at a range of
fun archaeological activities for all ages.
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum
www.shaftesburyheritage.org.uk
Hambledon Horizons – History on the Hill
Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Hambledon Hill – please check website for details
Kite making, treasure hunt and lots more family fun exploring the
story of humans and wildlife on Hambledon Hill through the ages.
Natural England
www.naturalengland.org.uk
Gloucestershire
Meet the Archaeologist
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–17.00
Come and meet our archaeologist, and have a go at making a
mosaic, or identifying finds. You can also see mosaics being
uncovered!
National Trust
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.30
Stratford Park, Stroud
Come and visit Gloucestershire County Council’s Archaeology
Service at Stroud Country Show. We’re having food tasting,
children’s activities and more!
Stroud District Horticultural and Agricultural Show Society
[email protected]
Friends of Purton Activity Weekend
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–17.00
The Purton Hulks, the River Severn Foreshore,
Purton
An archaeological activity day at the site of the Purton Hulks.
Take part in excavation, surveying and guided tours. Book for
excavation.
The Friends of Purton
[email protected]
www.friendsofpurton.org.uk
Times Past
Sat 17–Sat 31 July (not Sun & Mon)
Wotton Heritage Centre, The Chipping, Wottonunder-Edge
The society’s collection of archaeological items will be on display
including coins, fossils and pieces of pottery.
Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society
01453 521541
www.wottonheritage.com
Come and Explore a Different World
Fri 23–Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery
Discover what life was like many thousands of years ago. Use
the clues to show how it will be in the future.
Gloucester City Museums Service
www.gloucester.gov.uk
Guided Walk around Lancaut Church
Sat 24 July 14.00–16.00
Lancaut Church, Tidenham
A guided walk around Lancaut Church. Not suitable for
pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service
[email protected]
A Guided Walk around Devil’s Pulpit
Sat 31 July 14.00–16.00
Park Hill Lane, Tidenham Chase
A guided walk around Devil’s Pulpit, part of Offa’s Dyke. Not
suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
[email protected]
Can you Dig it?
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley
Get hands-on with an archaeological dig as part of the Festival of
British Archaeology.
Dean Heritage Centre
www.deanheritagemuseum.com
Space Hop
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Gloucester City Library
Come and travel through space and time with lots of fun activities
and sign up for the summer reading scheme at the same time!
The Romans are Coming!
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Legionaries of Legio II descend upon the villa to recreate life
at the time of the Roman invasion. Military and civilian displays
throughout the day.
National Trust
Have a go at Geophysical Surveying
Thu 29 July 10.00–16.00
Haresfield Beacon, Haresfield
Come and have a go at geophysical surveying with lots of other
activities too!
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Isles of Scilly
‘Scilly through the Ages’ Slide Show
Tue 20 & Tue 27 July 20.15–21.30
Methodist Hall, Church Street, Hugh Town, St
Mary’s
A slide show about 7,500 years of archaeology and history in
Scilly, presented by local archaeologist Katharine Sawyer.
Scilly Walks
[email protected]
www.scillywalks.co.uk
Scilly Walk on St Mary's
Tue 20 & Tue 27 July 10.00–13.00
Meet at Holgate’s Green, Hugh Town
An archaeological and historical guided walk, visiting a range of
sites, led by local archaeologist Katharine Sawyer.
Scilly Walks
[email protected]
www.scillywalks.co.uk
Somerset
Archaeological Open Day
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Upper Row Farm, Laverton, Near Bath
Join us for a day of activities for all the family. Join the Roman
children’s army, have a go at excavation and see a roundhouse.
Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society (BACAS)
www.bacas.org.uk
Archaeology at Cheddar Caves
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Cheddar Caves & Gorge, Cheddar
Join us for demonstrations of Stone Age survival skills in the
Museum of Prehistory, authentic face painting and children’s
discovery sheets. Also audio guide tours of Gough’s Cave.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
10th Exmoor Archaeology Forum – Iron Age
and Roman Exmoor
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
The Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross
A series of illustrated lectures by experts about the regional
context of Exmoor at this time.
Exmoor National Park Authority
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Mendip Hills Festival of Archaeology
Venues around the Mendip Hills
Walks, talks and activities on the Mendip Hills and in the
surrounding villages. For full details visit website.
Supported by the Mendip Hills AONB Sustainable
Development Fund.
www.wellsmuseum.org.uk
Festival of Archaeology @ the Old Town
Quarry
Sat 17 July 11.00–17.00
The Old Town Quarry, South Road, Weston-superMare
Archaeology, fun and information for all the family. Surveying,
geophysics and excavation, displays by local groups, meet a
Roman soldier and guided walks to the Iron Age hillfort.
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History
Society
[email protected]
www.wanhs.org
Guided Visit to the Site of Beckery Chapel,
Glastonbury and Walk into Glastonbury
Sun 18 July 14.00–16.00
Meeting venue supplied on booking
Guided walk around the site of Beckery Chapel, Morlands,
Glastonbury and into Glastonbury town. Please reserve your
place in advance.
Somerset County Council Heritage Service
www.somerset.gov.uk/heritage
Test Pit Excavation and Display
Sat 17 July 09.00–17.00
Waldegrave Arms, Church Lane, East Harptree
Excavation of a test pit in the centre of the medieval village.
Exhibition of local finds and an opportunity to help.
Harptrees History Society
[email protected]
CHERT at Home
Tue 20 July 10.00–12.30
Charterhouse-on-Mendip Centre, nr Blagdon
Visitors are most welcome to join with us to survey by line or
geophysics. Conducted tours around the old mining site by
members.
Charterhouse Environs Research Team
[email protected]
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On the Edge of Dumnonia – Iron Age Dunster
Make a Roman Mosaic
Tue 20 July 11.00–15.00
Meet at Dunster Steep car park
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Dunster Steep, Dunster, Minehead
Discover the remarkable Iron Age fortifications around Dunster
with a National Park archaeologist.
Learn about Roman mosaics and make your own small Roman
style mosaic to keep.
Wiveliscombe – a Guided Walk
South Somerset Archaeological Research
Group Open Day – Sutton Montis
Tue 20 July 18.00–20.00
Meeting venue supplied on booking
A guided walk around the historic town of Wiveliscombe and
surrounding archaeological sites. Please reserve your place in
advance.
Somerset County Council Heritage Service
www.somerset.gov.uk/heritage
Guided Walk of Brean Down
Thu 22 July 11.00–13.30
Brean Down
Take part in this fascinating walk along Brean Down with our
wardens as they look at the archaeology and history from the
Bronze Age to WWII. £5 per person.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Fire Breathing Dragons and Pans of Gold
– from Pinkery to Chapman Barrows
Fri 23 July 11.00–15.00
Meet at Goat Hill Bridge pull in (see website for
details)
Guided walk uncovering 5000 years of history in one of Exmoor’s
most evocative landscapes, the Royal Forest and the Chains.
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
Sutton Montis Village Hall
Display of the results of gradiometry survey and test-pitting of
the hidden landscape of Sutton Montis in the shadow of Cadbury
Castle.
South Somerset Archaeological Research Group
[email protected]
www.ssarg.org.uk
Digging up the Past!
Thu 29 July 10.30–12.00 & 13.30–15.00.
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Be an archaeologist! Dig, sort and identify objects. 7–11 year
olds. All children must be accompanied.
Somerset Heritage Service
Open Days at Timberscombe Hillfort
Excavation
Fri 30–Sat 31 July 11.00–15.00
Venue - check website for full details.
Excavation open day. Come along to find out more about the
reality of life in Exmoor’s Iron Age some 2500 years ago.
Discovering Archaeology!
Fri 30 July 10.00–16.30
Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater
Join the heritage team as they put on fun filled archaeology12
themed activities for the whole family.
Somerset Heritage Service
Archaeology from Hilltop to Coastline
Sat 31 July 10.00–15.00
Fyne Court, Broomfield, Bridgwater
Minibus tour taking in key historical locations within the Quantock
Hills AONB in the company of a professional archaeologist and
Senior Ranger.
Quantock Hills AONB
www.quantockhills.com
South Gloucestershire
Discovering Your Past: Community
Archaeology in South Gloucestershire
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Little Stoke Park, Stoke Gifford
A great day of archaeology including prehistoric metalworking
displays, flint knapping, finds identification, historic cooking,
geophysics demonstrations and other activities for children.
South Gloucestershire Council, Southern Brooks
Archaeology, Museums Group & South Gloucestershire
Heritage Forum
[email protected]
www.southglos.gov.uk/historicenvironment/archaeology
Medieval Day
Wed 28 July 10.30–16.30
Yate & District Heritage Centre
www.yateheritage.co.uk
Archaeology of Acton Court
Sat 31 July 11.00 & 14.00
Acton Court, Latteridge, Iron Acton
Take a guided tour of Acton Court, a magnificent Tudor mansion.
Tours of the house and grounds will take in the finds and
archaeology.
Acton Court in association with South Gloucestershire
Council
www.actoncourt.com
Wiltshire
Festival of Archaeology at Avebury
Barn Gallery, Old Farmyard, High Street, Avebury
Discover your inner archaeologist! Mini archaeological digs and
recording for children in the Barn. Taster tours of the Stone Circle
at 14:00 (Sunday to Friday).
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Avebury
Pilgrims and Pageant: Help Celebrate the
Museum's 150th Anniversary
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
The King’s House, 65 The Close, Salisbury
Medieval re-enactment day as medieval Yate is brought to life by
Guarderobe.
www.yateheritage.co.uk
Free family friendly activities. Come and celebrate the museum’s
150th anniversary and take part in a medieval pageant.
Demonstrations and activities.
Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum with Wessex
Archaeology & Salisbury Cathedral
www.salisburymuseum.org.uk
Gargoyle Workshops
Calne Castle Excavation
Thu 29 July 10.30, 12.00 & 14.30
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 12.00–16.00
Castle Park, Calne
Gargolye workshops for children to come to learn about and
design their own gargoyle.
See the excavation which is hoping to find evidence of Calne’s
medieval castle.
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
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www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk
Archaeology Weekend
Archaeological Walk around Malmesbury
This is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover
artefacts from Old Sarum’s history.
English Heritage
www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldsarum
Sun 18 July 10.30–12.00
Athelstan Museum, Town Hall, Malmesbury
A walk around the sites of archaeological digs in Malmesbury led
by Roy Canham.
Friends of Athelstan Museum
The Search for Hardenhuish Manor
Mon 19 July–Fri 30 July 09.00–16.00
Hardenhuish Park
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Old Sarum, Salisbury
Meet the Experts
Sun 25 July & Sun 1 Aug 13.00–14.30 & 15.00–
16.30
Meet outside Barn Gallery, Old Farmyard, High
Street, Avebury
Chippenham Museum will lead pupils from Hardenhuish and
Sheldon schools in a survey of Hardenhuish Park to find the
original site of the manor house and church.
Chippenham Museum & Heritage
www.chippenham.gov.uk
Enjoy a special introductory tour of Avebury Stone Circle and
handle fascinating finds with our archaeologist (Dr Nick Snashall)
or our curator (Dr Ros Cleal).
National Trust
Avebury: a Journey of Discovery
White Horses and Hill Figures Family Day
Tue 20 & Thu 22 July 10.00–13.00
Meet outside Barn Gallery, Old Farmyard, High
Street, Avebury
Let our Avebury experts lead you on a half-day journey of
discovery through this very special landscape.
National Trust
The Great Chiseldon Cauldron Mystery
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–15.00
The Museum, Butts Road, Chiseldon
A competition for children to describe or paint a picture illustrating
how the cauldrons were used or under what circumstances they
were buried.
Chiseldon Local History Group
www.chiseldonlhs.org
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Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes
Fun day for all the family with a range of activities with a white
horse and hill figure theme, linked to the museum’s summer
exhibition.
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk
Stone Age Pick 'n' Mix
Mon 26 July & Wed 28 July
Barn Gallery, Old Farmyard, High Street, Avebury
Make a Stone Age clay pot, handle real stone tools, draw an
antler pick, or dress in prehistoric costume for a photo with the
stones (for 7 – 11 yr olds).
National Trust
The Stonehenge Landscape: a Journey of
Discovery
Thu 29 July 11.00–15.30
Start point TBC; directions will be sent on booking
Join a Neolithic expert and archaeologist on this walk of around 8
miles through the Stonehenge landscape. Booking essential.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape
The Siege of Wardour
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–17.00
Old Wardour Castle, nr Tisbury
Step back to the Civil War. With combat demonstrations, musket
firings, cookery, music and family games, there’s something for
everyone to enjoy!
English Heritage
01747 870487
www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldwardour
Walk: Barbury Castle and the Ridgeway
Sat 31 July 14.00–17.00
Barbury Castle, nr Wroughton
A guided walk around Barbury Castle and along the Ridgeway to
Hackpen Hill White Horse to discover some of the archaeology of
the Marlborough Downs.
Wiltshire Council
www.swindon.gov.uk/leisuresport/parksandgardens/barbury.htm
Tour of Littlecote Roman Villa
Sun 1 Aug 14.00–15.30
Littlecote House Hotel, Hungerford
A guided tour around this exciting Roman villa, one of the only
complete Roman villas on display in Britain.
Wiltshire Council
South East
Berkshire
Reading Abbey – a Guided Walk
Sat 17, Sat 24, Wed 28 & Sat 31 July 10.00–11.00
(also Wed 14.00–15.00)
Meet outside Museum of Reading
Guided walk around accessible areas of King Henry I’s
great abbey, whose impressive remains now need extensive
conservation.
Friends of Reading Abbey
[email protected]
www.readingabbey.org.uk
Spectacular Shabti's
Sat 17 July 14.00–16.00
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, University of
Reading
Find out about Shabti figurines and their role as servants of the
dead in Ancient Egypt. Design your own Shabti to take home
with you.
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
www.rdg.ac.uk/ure
Gods and Goddesses
Sat 24 July 14.00–16.00
Reading
Find out about Ancient Greek gods and goddesses. Design
and make your own god or goddess and give them a special
background story.
www.rdg.ac.uk/ure
Roman Fun Day
Tue 27 July 10.00–15.30
Reading Museum
A brilliant range of Roman activities throughout the day to
celebrate the 1600th anniversary of the Romans leaving Britain.
Reading Museum
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www.readingmuseum.org.uk
www.mkcdc.org.uk
History Hunters
Dig & Delve
Thu 29 July 10.00–12.00 & 13.00–15.00
Reading Museum
Wed 28 July 10.30–12.30
Buckingham Old Gaol, Market Hill, Buckingham
Become a young archaeologist for the day, looking at tools and
excavations techniques. Then make your own archaeological find
from clay. For ages 7+.
Reading Museum
0118 9399800
www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Children’s activity. Bring your finds to the museum and have them
identified. See the excavations from Thornborough Mounds. Fun
hands-on activities.
Friends of The Old Gaol Museum
www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk
Marvellous Myths
Archaeology Day
Sat 31 July 14.00–16.00
Reading
Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
County Museum, Aylesbury
Find out about the myths which appear on objects in the Ure
Museum. Design your own black figure image of one of the
Olympian gods.
www.rdg.ac.uk/ure
Lots to see and do. Find out about the Romans, play medieval
games and bring along mystery objects for our experts to identify!
Buckinghamshire County Museum
www.buckscc.gov.uk/museum
East Sussex
Buckinghamshire
Treasures from the Past
Sun 18 July 14.00–16.00
Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe
Discover the past through hands-on activities and have fun
finding out about archaeology. Investigate finds, dig for treasure
and more.
Wycombe Museum
www.wycombe.gov.uk/museum
Unearth Medieval Milton Keynes
Sun 25 July 10.30–14.30
Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes
As the new town of Milton Keynes was built, thousands of years
of history were revealed. Come along to the site of a medieval
priory and discover the amazing archaeology.
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
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Eastbourne Garden Excavations
Date TBC 10.00–15.00
Venues TBC
Excavation of a number of gardens in the Eastbourne area to
introduce archaeological skills to young people.
Eastbourne Natural History and Archareological Society
Victorian Falconry
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–17.00
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield,
Battle
Dressed in field fashion of the day watch in awe as Raphael
Falconry recreate this traditional art in full all-action style with
flights from hawks, owls and falcons.
English Heritage
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Making Clay Pots
Sat 17 July 13.00–16.00
St Peter’s Church, Preston Drove, Brighton
Have fun with clay! Come and make a clay pot as they were
made in the past, helped by our expert potter.
The Churches Conservation Trust
www.stpetersprestonpark.co.uk
'Under Winchelsea' Medieval Cellars Tour
Sat 17 July 14.30–16.00
Meet at the town well, Castle Street, Winchelsea
An opportunity to visit the medieval wine cellars of Winchelsea.
£5 per head.
Winchelsea Archaeological Society
www.winchelsea.net/tours.htm
Craft Skill
Wed 21 July 10.00–13.00
Towner Art Gallery, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne
A chance for the younger generation to make a clay pot or design
a mosaic.
Medieval Falconry
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield,
Battle
Join our medieval falconers as they reveal the folk history of birds
of prey and demonstrate the abilities of the old hag, powerful
cook, lightening fast tiercel and impish kestrel.
English Heritage
Archaeology at the Castle
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Lewes Castle
www.sussexpast.co.uk
Barcombe Roman Villa Project Open Day
Sun 25 July 12.30–17.00
Church Field, next to St Mary’s Church, Barcombe
Roman bath house open day. Come and see what has been
found – structures and finds. (see report in British Archaeology
111, pgs 22–27).
University of Sussex and the Mid Sussex Field
Archaeological Team
www.sussex.ac.uk/cce/archaeology
Dig and Discover at Barcombe
Mon 26–Fri 30 July 10.30–15.30
Barcombe - venue given on booking
One day archaeology courses for children and young people.
Please contact for further details.
Sussex Archaeological Society
Stepping out for Stories of Salt, Smugglers
and a Deserted Settlement
Wed 28 July 14.00–17.00
Star Inn, Normans Bay (East car park)
Starting at a Smugglers’ Inn, cross marshland on old droveways,
pass evidence of ancient salt working and examine the site of
Northeye. 3.75 miles. Involves high stiles.
Bexhill Museum
[email protected]
www.bexhill-museum.co.uk
Finds Identification
Wed 28 July 10.00–13.00
Walter Budgen House, College Road, Eastbourne
Members of the public are invited to bring their finds and artefacts
for identification.
Drop-in activities for all ages. East Sussex Archaeology and
Museums Partnership will be running lots of hands-on activities.
ESAMP
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Family Archaeology Day
Archaeology Roadshow – Alton
Wed 28 July 10.30–16.30
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham
Sat 17 July 10.00–15.30
The Curtis Museum, Alton
Discover archaeology and enjoy hands-on activities. Work with
professional archaeologists on our World War Two dig.
Sussex Archaeological Society
A family friendly display and handling session which will be
centred around quern stones and archaeological material based
upon food production.
The Curtis Museum
[email protected]
www.hants.gov.uk/curtis-museum
The Hove Amber Cup: Treasures and
Travellers in the Bronze Age
Thu 29 July 11.00–12.00
The Old Courtroom, Church Street, Brighton
A talk by Paul Garwood, lecturer in Prehistory, University of
Birmingham.
Brighton and Hove City Council Museums
www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk
Hampshire
Family Festival Fun
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Aldershot Military Museum, Queens Avenue,
Aldershot
Come to the museum and join in the festival fun – quizzes,
colouring sheets, and handling.
Aldershot Military Museum
0845 603 5635
www.hants.gov.uk/aldershot-museum
Festival of British Archaeology Fun
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–17.30
Rockbourne Roman Villa, Rockbourne,
Fordingbridge
Free entry for all children under 16 to celebrate the Festival.
Trails, dressing-up, colouring and other hands-on activities
available throughout the two weeks.
Hampshire Museums Service
0845 603 5635
www.hants.gov.uk/rockbourne-roman-villa
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Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Fordingbridge
Been digging in the garden or walking in the countryside and
found an unusual object? Have your archaeological finds
identified by the Hampshire Finds Liaison Officer.
0845 603 5635
Tue 20 July 11.00–16.00
Andover Museum & Museum of the Iron Age,
Andover
Been digging in the garden or walking in the countryside and
found an unusual object? Have your archaeological finds
identified by the Hampshire Finds Liaison Officer.
Hampshire Museum Service
0845 603 5635
www.hants.gov.uk/andover-museum
Wessex from the Air
Tue 20 July 19.30–21.00
The Forum Building, Alton College, Alton
An illustrated lecture by Julian Richards on this fascinating aspect
of archaeology based on the classic area of British archaeology.
The Curtis Museum
[email protected]
www.hants.gov.uk/curtis-museum
What have you found Underground?
Thu 22 July 10.30–12.30
Museum of Archaeology, Southampton
Sun 25 July 11.00–15.30
City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road,
Portsmouth
Have your finds identified by Robert Webley, Hampshire Finds
Liaison Officer.
Arts & Heritage, Southampton City Council
023 8091 5732 [email protected]
www.southampton.gov.uk
Eagle Warehouse: Tour of the Archaeology
Collection
Fri 23 July 11.00–12.30
Eagle Warehouse, 88-90 French Street,
Southampton
Come and explore Southampton’s archaeology collections store
and find out more about how archaeologists use finds to uncover
history.
Arts & Heritage, Southampton City Council
www.southampton.gov.uk
Found an unusual object you’d like to learn more about?
Bring your archaeological finds along for identification by the
Hampshire Finds Liaison Officer.
Portsmouth City Museum and Records Service (Portsmouth
City Council)
www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk
Archaeology Roadshow – Making a Meal of It!
Mon 26 July 13.00–16.00
Farnborough Community Centre, room 6 (ground
floor)
Meet experts from Hampshire Museum Services Archaeology
Collections team and handle objects from their archives. How did
people grow and prepare food in the past?
North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society
www.hants.org.uk/nehhas
Discovering Places
Fri 23–Sun 25 July 10.30–17.00
Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon
Set up close to the River Hamble, our Maritime Bus will feature
interactive multimedia displays, helping you to discover the rich
heritage of this river area.
Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology
www.hwtma.org.uk
Family Friendly Hands-on Activity Day
Tue 27 & Thu 29 July 10.00–12.00 & 14.00–16.00
Andover
Join us for trails, games, and hands-on activities with an
archaeological theme.
0845 603 5635
Hands-on Activity Day
Sun 25 July 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00
Fordingbridge
Hands-on activities with an archaeological theme, including
games and trails. Short guided tours of the site at: 11.30, 13.30
and 15.00.
0845 603 5635
Archaeology Roadshow – Eastleigh
Tue 27 July 10.00–16.00
Eastleigh Museum, 25 High Street, Eastleigh
Hands-on demonstrations and activities relating to ancient foods.
Discover the difference between archaeology and palaeontology.
www.hants.gov.uk/eastleigh-museum
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Archaeological Roadshow
The Maritime Bus
Wed 28 July 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00
Fordingbridge
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth
We don’t do dinosaurs – looking at the differences between
archaeology and palaeontology and a chance to handle some
objects alongside family friendly activities.
0845 603 5635
Archaeology Roadshow – Basingstoke
Thu 29 July 10.00–16.00
The Willis Museum, Market Place, Basingstoke
Hands-on demonstrations and activities relating to ancient
foods and discover the difference between archaeology and
palaeontology.
www.hants.gov.uk/willis-museum
Archaeological Roadshow
Fri 30 July 10.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00
Andover
We don’t do dinosaurs – look at the differences between
archaeology and palaeontology. A chance to handle some objects
alongside family friendly activities.
0845 603 5635
From Caves to Cohorts!
Fort Cumberland, Eastney, Portsmouth
Children’s archaeological trail with a chance to dig. Cave
painting, skep making and a mobile maritime museum. Try scuba
diving. Gladiators to entertain. Tours and lots more.
English Heritage
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The Maritime Bus joins in with the many activities at Fort
Cumberland, with hands-on archaeology, interactive multimedia
displays, Archie-puzzles and much more.
English Heritage
www.english-heritage.rg.uk
Archaeology Open Day
Sun 1 Aug 14.00–18.00
Basing House, Old Basing, Basingstoke
See results from the Basing dig, learn how to identify finds,
archaeological survey demonstrations and talk to local
archaeologists.
Basingstoke Archaeological & Historical Society
[email protected]
www.bahsoc.org.uk
Archaeology Roadshow – Bursledon
Sun 1 Aug 10.00–12.00 & 14.00–16.00
Bursledon Windmill, Windmill Lane, Bursledon,
Southampton
Drop-in archaeology roadshow based around quern stones and
millstones. Look at the small display of local archaeological
examples. Have a go with the rotary quern.
www.hants.gov.uk/windmill
Heritage Walk around Farnborough Village
Sun 1 Aug 14.00–16.00
Meet at St Peter’s Church, Church Avenue,
Farnborough
Heritage walk guided by local historian. Discover farmhouses and
inns. What changes did Empress Eugenie bring to Farnborough?
North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society
www.hants.org.uk/nehhas
Isle of Wight
Fort Victoria Caribbean Pirate Show
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–16.30
Fort Victoria Country Park, Yarmouth
Over the weekend Fort Victoria will become Nassau Town in
the Caribbean! Events will occur in real time so take the time to
follow the plot as it rolls towards its bloody conclusion!
Isle of Wight Pirates
pirate-island.wetpaint.com
Kent
Community Archaeology Excavation of
Randall Manor
Sat 3 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road,
Shorne
Visit the community archaeology excavation of Randall Manor!
Now in our 5th season. Guided tours at weekends (booking
required). Medieval weekend with re-enactors on 24–25 July!
Kent County Council
www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/heritage.aspx
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Newport Roman Villa, Newport
Free entry to Newport Roman Villa, one of the finest bath suites
in southern England. Identification of archaeological finds and
hands-on activities for all.
Isle of Wight Council & Heritage Centre
www.iwight.com/museums
Free Entry – Museum of Island History
Sat 24 July 10.00–17.00
Museum of Island History, Newport
Come and find out more about the history of the island. Amazing
new archaeology on display.
Isle of Wight Council & Heritage Centre
www.iwight.com/museums
Time Travellers Go…Archaeology
'DDAG in the Park', Dartford Festival 2010
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 13.00–16.00
Central Park, Dartford, DA1 1EU
Your chance to meet and speak to members of Dartford’s very
own ‘Time Team’. Displays of the group’s work, and objects from
Dartford’s past.
Dartford District Archaeological Group
01322 224739
Medieval Re-enactment
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
Join re-enactors from the East Kent Historical Society as they
recreate life in medieval times.
Maidstone Borough Council
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sat 28–Mon 30 Aug 10.00–17.00
Carisbrooke Castle, near Newport, Isle of Wight
Talk: The Archaeology of the Thames
Foreshore
Become Indiana Jones for a day! Take part in Rescue that Relic,
the ancient tomb obstacle course, and try your hand at the
Archaeology Quest.
English Heritage
Thu 22 July 19.30
Broadstairs Thanet Campus, Christ Church
Canterbury University
Lecture on the Archaeology of the Thames Foreshore.
Trust for Thanet Archaeology
www.thanetarch.co.uk
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Time Travellers Go…Archaeology
Flint Knapping with John and Val Lord
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Dover Castle
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.00
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
Become Indiana Jones for a day! Take part in Rescue that Relic,
the ancient tomb obstacle course, and try your hand at the
Archaeology Quest.
English Heritage
Experimental archaeologists John and Val Lord demonstrate how
our prehistoric ancestors used flint to make tools and weapons.
Anniversary of 40 years of Non-stop
Archaeology in Dover
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Roman Painted House, New Street, Dover
Free admission to the Roman house to meet archaeologists who
discovered and excavated the site in 1970.
Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit
01304 203279
'Introduction to Archaeology' Activity Day
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Quex Estate, Birchington
Meet the experts and get an update on what’s going on on the
‘Gateway Isle’
Trust for Thanet Archaeology
www.thanetarch.co.uk
Guided Walk around Ightham and Oldbury
Archaeology in the Park – Medieval activities!
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–16.00
Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road,
Shorne
A weekend of medieval activities. Medieval camp, cannons and
crafts! Free entry! Come and visit the dig at Randall Manor!
Kent County Council
www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/heritage.aspx
Discover Bigbury: an Iron Age Hillfort on
your Doorstep
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.00
Bigbury Camp, Howfield Wood, nr Canterbury
Discover the archaeology of Bigbury Iron Age hillfort; tours and
talks about this ancient site, said to be where Caesar’s first battle
in Britain took place.
Kent Wildlife Trust
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sun 25 July
Meet in Ightham
Guided walk around Ightham (home of the Victorian archaeologist
Benjamin Harrison) and Oldbury Iron Age Hill fort in West Kent.
Megalithic Portal Ancient Site Hunt in Kent
Sun 25 July 10.00–17.30
Canterbury area, venue TBC
Use the Megalithic Portal web resource to discover prehistoric
sites near you. We will be exploring fascinating and little-known
ancient sites in North and East Kent.
The Megalithic Portal Society
www.megalithic.co.uk/festival
Baron’s Revolt: A Medieval Castle under Siege
Sat 31–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Dover Castle
It’s 1216 and Dover Castle is under attack! Witness the castle
preparing for battle; fletchers, blacksmiths and soldiers practising
their skills and testing their armour.
English Heritage
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Archaeology Family Day
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–15.00
Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley
Activities for all the family including sandpit and live digs, advice
from the experts and a wide variety of stalls. Another fun and
fascinating day for everyone.
Bexley Heritage Trust & Bexley Archaeological Group
www.hallplace.org.uk
East Farleigh Roman Villa Excavation Open
Day
Sun 1 Aug 11.30–15.30
East Farleigh, near Maidstone, Kent
An excavation of a group of 3rd/4th-century Roman buildings.
Site tours, displays of finds, poster displays and geophysics
demonstrations.
Maidstone Area Archaeological Group
Oxfordshire
Can you Dig it?
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.30
Museum of Oxford, Town Hall, St Aldates
Learn the skills of an archaeologist in a simple gallery trail for all
the family.
Museum of Oxford
01865 252761
www.museumofoxford.org.uk
www.prm.ox.ac.uk
Digging for History
Sat 17–Sun 18 & Sat 24 July
Thame Museum and Thame Town
Householders are invited to dig small pits in their gardens and
see what turns up! Bring your finds to the museum on Saturday
24 July for identification.
Thame Museum
www.thamemuseum.org
Archaeology at Oxford Castle
Sun 18 July 10.00–16.00
Oxford Castle Unlocked, Oxford
Explore the exciting secrets of Oxford Castle; special tours and
displays of recent archaeological finds and the latest discoveries
about the castle mound.
Oxford Castle Unlocked & Oxford Preservation Trust
www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
The Dig – Archaeology Open Day, Wallingford
Sun 18 July 10.00–16.00
Castle Meadows, Wallingford
Visit our summer excavations in the Queen’s Arbour next to the
spectacular Wallingford Castle earthworks and the picturesque
River Thames.
Wallingford Burh to Borough Research Project
tinyurl.com/excs-in-W
Dorchester Dig Open Day
What really happened in AD 410? Current
Excavations at Dorchester-on-Thames
Sat 17 July 14.30–15.15
Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford
A gallery talk exploring evidence for the transition from Roman
Britain into Anglo-Saxon England given by Paul Booth FSA,
Senior Project Manager at Oxford Archaeology.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Sat 24 July 13.00–16.00
The Allotments, Watling Lane, Dorchester-onThames
Excavations at the Roman town of Dorchester-on-Thames. Open
day with guided tours, exhibition and children’s activities.
Discovering Dorchester-on-Thames Project
www.arch.ox.ac.uk/DOT1.html
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Excavations Open Day at Marcham-Frilford
Sun 25 July 10.00–16.00
Marcham-Frilford; on A338, behind former Noah’s
Ark pub, Frilford
This University of Oxford dig takes place every July. We are
trying to solve the mystery of a site that demonstrates Bronze
Age, Iron Age and Romano-British occupation.
University of Oxford School of Archaeology & Dept for
Continuing Education
www.arch.ox.ac.uk/research/research_projects/marcham
Surrey
Woking Palace Open Days
Sat 10–Sun 11 July 10.00–17.00
Woking Palace, off Carters Lane, Old Woking
Visit the 8-acre site of the medieval manor and Tudor Palace of
Woking, with its vaulted undercroft and Tudor walls beside the
River Wey.
Friends of Woking Palace & Woking Borough Council
www.woking-palace.org
Tales from the Tombs
Capture the Castle
Thu 29 July 11.00–12.30
Make a medieval catapult to capture your enemy’s castle.
Museum of Oxford
01865 252761
Go Potty for Pots
Thu 29 July 14.00–15.30
Find out about pottery in the past and create a clay pot to take
home.
Museum of Oxford
01865 252761
Sat 17 & Sat 31 July 11.30–15.00
St George’s Church, Esher Park Avenue, Esher
A short walk in and around the church, interpreting the past from
inscriptions and design. Hourly tours, until 2.30pm.
Friends of St George’s Church
[email protected]
stgeorgesesher.org
Dowsing for History
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.30
Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond-uponThames, TW10 7RS
Join us to use dowsing skills as we try to find the original
locations of the lawn flats and the positions of the former
ornamental garden feature plinths no longer visible.
Middlesex and Surrey Archaeology Dowsers
Royalists and Roundheads
Surrey Heritage – Behind the Scenes
Thu 29 July 10.30–16.00
River & Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.00
Surrey History Centre, Woking
Activity day exploring life during the English Civil War including
children’s crafts and games, local archaeology displays and a
gallery talk.
River & Rowing Museum
www.rrm.co.uk
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Behind the scenes tours, talks and demonstrations of Surrey
Heritage’s work at the Surrey History Centre.
Surrey Heritage
www.surreycc.gov.uk/communityarchaeology
Sham Bridge and Exhibition
Sun 25 July & Sun 1 Aug 14.30–17.00
Water Tower, West Street, Carshalton
See the mid 18th-century Sham Bridge and display in the 18thcentury water tower.
Friends of Carshalton Water Tower
020 8669 1546
www.carshaltonwater.co.uk
Patterns and Place with Helen Scalway
Sun 25 July 11.30–15.00
St George’s Church, Esher Park Avenue, Esher
An artist’s take on historical patterns.
Friends of St George’s Church
[email protected]
stgeorgesesher.org
Bring Your Finds
Tue 27 July 11.30–15.30
Haslemere Educational Museum
David Williams, Surrey’s Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable
Antiquities Scheme will be at the Museum. He will identify finds
brought in by visitors during the day.
www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk
Flint Knapping
Tue 27 July 12.30–15.30
Watch an expert demonstrate how prehistoric tools were made.
Find out how, why and when they were used.
Flint Knapping Workshop
Tue 27 July 10.30–12.00
Learn about prehistoric tools and make your own flint tool with
expert flint knapper Karl Lee.
What did the Romans do for us?
Thu 29 July 10.30–12.00
Learn about the Romans in Britain, look at Roman artefacts and
design your own mosaic.
Woking Palace Open Day
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–17.00
Woking Palace, off Carters Lane, Old Woking
A chance to see the excavations carried out at Woking Palace
during July.
Surrey County Council & Surrey Archaeological Society
www.woking-palace.org
West Sussex
Family Fun Day
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
The Guildhall, Priory Park, Chichester
Finds identification, family mini-digs, visits to the historic city walls
and talks on the city walls repair programme. Handle objects from
around the Chichester District and dress up like a Roman soldier!
Chichester District Museum
www.chichester.gov.uk/museum
Treasures from the Sea
Sat 17 July 10.30–16.00
Marlipins Museum, Shoreham-by-Sea
Discover the wrecks, ruins and ancient treasure under the sea in
Shoreham. Meet real-life divers and try out some equipment. Lots
of hands-on fun.
Marlipins Museum
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A Call to Arms: Discover your Past
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Crawley Museum
Bring your finds to the museum for identification. Take part in the
mini-dig in Goffs Park and an activity to design a coat of arms.
Crawley Museum
www.crawleymuseum
Drop in and Dig!
Fri 6 Aug 10.30–15.00
East Grinstead Museum
Have a go at being an amateur archaeologist! Dig for a variety
of local finds. Draw and identify your finds and take home a
souvenir.
East Grinstead Museum
www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk/
London
Greater London
Coombe Conduit Open Days
Sat 17–Sun 18 & Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 14.00–
16.00
Coombe Conduit, Coombe Lane West, Kingston
upon Thames
Guided tours of Coombe Conduit, a Tudor conduit house, part of
a system built to supply water to Hampton Court Palace.
Kingston upon Thames Society & Kingston upon Thames
Archaeological Society
www.kingstonuponthamessociety.co.uk
www.museumofrichmond.com
Life in the Roman Villa
Sun 18 July 10.00–16.30
Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington
Discover what life was like at the Roman villa: guided tours,
demonstrations of Roman artefacts and a children’s quiz.
Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit
www.the-cka.fsnet.co.uk
The Time Cheam
Mon 19–Sat 24 July 09.30–17.30
Europa Gallery, Sutton Central Library, Sutton
Volunteers will be trained to study an excavated assemblage of
medieval pottery (Cheam ware). Visitors may join in and help
them to sort the pottery.
Carshalton and District History & Archaeology Society
www.cheamware.org.uk
Guided Walk around Londinium; the Roman
city
Fri 23 July 10.30–13.00
All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, London
A fascinating guided tour of Roman London – the unique
tessellated Roman pavement in the crypt of All Hallows, the
Guildhall, and lots in between.
All Hallows by the Tower & London City Walks
www.ahbtt.org.uk
Visit a real Roman Bath House
Discovering Richmond's Local Archaeology
Sat 17 July 11.00–15.00
Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Richmond
Get to grips with Richmond’s local archaeology during this handson drop-in workshop.
Museum of Richmond & the Richmond Archaeological
Society
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Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Roman bath house, Poverest Road, Orpington
A fun-filled weekend of archaeological activities for all the family
including a historical trail of this important Roman and AngloSaxon site.
Bromley Museum Service
www.bromley.gov.uk/leisure/museums/
Roman Life Discovery Day
Roman Greenwich Culture Shock
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Richmond
Greenwich Heritage Centre, Artillery Square, Royal
Arsenal, Woolwich
A fun-filled day exploring local Roman archaeology, clothing,
armour and food, and discover what it was really like to live in
Roman Britain.
Museum of Richmond & the Richmond Archaeological
Society
www.museumofrichmond.com
London
Rose Theatre
Sat 17–Sun 18, Sat 24–Sun 25 & Sat 31 July–Sun 1
Aug 11.00–18.00
Rose Theatre, Bankside
Visit the site of the first Elizabethan theatre on Bankside where
Shakespeare learnt his craft. Built by Philip Henslowe in 1587.
Rose Theatre Trust
020 7261 9565
www.rosetheatre.org.uk
The Cuming Explorers
Thu 15 July 10.00–11.15
The Cuming Museum, London
A display of Roman finds from the Greenwich area arranged by
young people working on the Culture Shock Roman Greenwich
Project which is part of the Olympic cultural festival.
Greenwich Heritage Centre
www.greenwichheritage.org
Tower of London Foreshore Open Sessions
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00 (Sun 16.30)
Tower of London (foreshore accessible from the
Wharf)
Come along for the once-a-year opportunity to experience the
unique archaeology of the Thames foreshore – covering 2000
years of the site’s fascinating history!
Historic Royal Palaces
[email protected]
www.hrp.org.uk
Hands-on Archaeology
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–18.00
Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London
Join the Cuming Explorers for a morning of discovery. A free
session for under 5s and their families.
The Cuming Museum, Southwark Council
www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum
Join us for a wide variety of activities for adults and families,
including a special weekend of events on 24 and 25 July. Event
details on website.
Museum of London
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
COLAS at HM Tower of London
Archaeology in the Paul Hamlyn Library
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
HM Tower of London: ‘The Wood’
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.30
British Museum
Handling collections and finds, hands-on activities, Roman
dress-up, mosaic-making, Latrunculi and more for budding
archaeologists of all ages.
City of London Archaeological Society
[email protected]
www.colas.org.uk
Study our online object database, read a book about
archaeology, pick up a trail on Anglo-Saxon England or borrow a
family pack-back full of things to do in the galleries.
Paul Hamlyn Library at the British Museum
www.britishmuseum.org
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An Obelisk on the Thames
Sat 17 July 11.30–12.30
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster
Sun 18 & Sat 24 July 11.45–12.30 & 13.00–13.45
Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Rd,
London
Talk arranged by the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
about Cleopatra’s Needle on Embankment.
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
www.petrie.ucl.ac.uk
Archaeology with the Thames Discovery
Programme
Thames Foreshore, various venues
Activities based on the archaeology of the foreshore, including
lectures, talks, demonstrations and fun days out for all the family
along the river Thames. See website for details.
Thames Discovery Programme
www.thamesdiscovery.org
Digging Dad's Army and the Invasion that
Never Was
Sat 17 July 12.00–17.00
Oxleas Meadow next to Oxleas Café, Shooters Hill,
London
Marking the 70th anniversary of 1940 this is a chance to discover
Conflict Archaeology and explore preparations made to resist
Nazi tanks in SE London.
The Digging Dad’s Army Project
diggingdadsarmy.blogspot.com
Under Your Feet: The Archaeology of Enfield
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Forty Hall Museum, Forty Hill, Enfield
A day of fun family activities to celebrate the Festival of British
Archaeology, in and around the Jacobean house and grounds of
Forty Hall.
Enfield Museum Service
www.enfield.gov.uk/museum
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Put on your white gloves and handle some of our ancient objects.
Fun and informative family session.
Horniman Museum & Gardens
www.horniman.ac.uk
British Museum Gallery Talks
Wed 21, Fri 23, Tue 27, Thu 29 & Fri 30 July
13.15–14.00
The British Museum, London
Wed 21: Lewis Chess Pieces; Fri 23: Ancient coins unearthed in
Britain; Tue 27: A changing world: the impact of farming in Britain;
Thu 29: Religion and ritual in Britain from earliest farmers to the
Roman Invasion; Fri 30: The end of Roman Britain.
The British Museum
www.britishmuseum.org
Exploring Archaeology
Wed 28 July 11.00–17.00
UCL Institute of Archaeology, 31-34 Gordon
Square, London
UCL Institute of Archaeology and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian
Archaeology will be holding free, fun family events, check our
website for details.
UCL Institute of Archaeology
020 7679 1494
Middlesex
Medieval Harrow: Moats, Manors and Muck!
Fri 16 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Tue) 14.00–17.00
(weekends from 10.30)
Harrow Museum, Headstone Manor, Harrow
Headstone Manor is 700 years old this year! But what was life
like in Harrow when the Manor was built? Find out at this family
friendly exhibition.
Harrow Museum
www.harrow.gov.uk/museum
www.bedfordmuseum.org
Spelthorne's Saxon Summer Saturday
Archaeology Day
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
Spelthorne Museum, Staines
Thu 29 July 10.00–16.00
5 Winfield Street, Dunstable
Six hundred years of Spelthorne history packed into one day of
hands-on activities for all the family – adventures in Saxon arts,
crafts and language.
Spelthorne Museum
01784 461804
www.spelthornemuseum.org.uk
Join us for a fun filled archaeology day.
Manshead Archaeological Society
www.manshead.org.uk
Mysterious Medieval Scrolls
Wed 28 July 14.00–14.45
Harrow Museum, Headstone Manor, Harrow
What messages would have been sent from Headstone Manor in
medieval times? Find out and then make your own!
Harrow Museum
www.harrow.gov.uk/museum
East
Bedfordshire
Time Explorers Prehistoric Weekend
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–17.00
RSPB The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy
A fantastic weekend event as The Lodge holds it’s first Time
Explorers weekend with the Vicus re-enactment group, a flint
knapper and exciting children’s activities.
RSPB
www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge
Romans, Gardeners and Priors
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Visitor Centre, Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane,
Bedford
Discover the history of Priory Country Park. Children’s activities
and guided walks around the park site.
Bedford Museum & Priory Country Park
www.priorycountrypark.co.uk
Cambridgeshire
Saxon Special
Sat 17 July 10.30–16.00
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,
Cambridge
Free family-based activities, talks and demonstrations on the
Saxons in Cambridgeshire, plus a programme of lunchtime talks
13–16 July.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street,
Cambridge
www.maa.ca.ac.uk
Under Your Feet
Archaeology Study Day for Adults
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.30
Bedford Museum, Castle Lane, Bedford
Archaeologists introduce various aspects of archaeological
practice by means of illustrated talks and practical activities. Be
prepared to get your hands dirty!
Bedford Museum
Sat 17–Sun 18 July Sat 10.00–17.00 Sun 12.00–
16.00
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
Peterborough’s early history brought to life with flint knapping
(Sat only), bronze casting, Roman soldiers, medieval
Peterborough tour (Sun 14.00), family activities, talks and more.
Peterborough Museum
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www.peterboroughheritage.org.uk
Guided Walk around Cambridge Castle
Wed 21 July 19.00–20.30
Meet at the base of the castle mound, Castle Hill,
Cambridge
A walk around this fascinating part of Cambridge which dates
from the Iron Age and includes a medieval castle mound and Civil
War earthworks.
Cambridgeshire Archaeology
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/archaeology/
Excavations at Wimpole
Sat 24 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Wimpole Hall (National Trust), Arrington
Visit the excavations on a site of what is thought to be an 18thcentury farm building, in the grounds of Wimpole Hall. Talk to
excavators and see what has been found.
Cambridge Archaeology Field Group
Essex
Archaeology Fun Day
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.30
Chelmsford Museum, Oaklands Park, Chelmsford
Free family event. Make a mosaic, watch a flint knapper at work,
sort a tray of Roman finds and have your finds identified.
Chelmsford Museum (Chelmsford Borough Council)
www.chelsmford.gov.uk/museums
Roman Cemetery Excavation
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.30–16.30
Garden of 45 North Road, Tollesbury. Enter via
field adjacent to property.
Excavation of a Roman cemetery, exhibition, hands-on activities
and quiz for children.
Maldon Archaeological & Historical Group
Archaeology Explorer Suitcases
Living History
Sat 24 July 11.00–13.00 & 13.30–15.30
The Old Gaol, Ely
History comes to life with our costumed re-enactor. Meet a
character from the past, handle objects, ask questions and dress
up.
Ely Museum
www.elymuseum.org,uk
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Saffron Walden Museum
Activity kits for families to explore prehistoric, Roman or medieval
archaeology through finds and sites in north-west Essex. Suitable
for age 6+ and adults.
Saffron Walden Museum
www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
Archaeology Taster Weekends
Flag Fen Archaeology Weekend
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Flag Fen Archaeology Park, The Droveway,
Northey Road, Peterborough
Guided tours of Preservation Hall, Museum and Park. Artefact
handling/drawing, metal detecting, Celtic/Roman pot making,
Roman and Saxon writing and mosaic making.
Flag Fen Archaeology Park
www.flagfen.org
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Aug 09.30–16.00
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, near Epping
A first taste of excavation on a ‘live’ archaeological site for
absolute beginners – introduction to methods of archaeological
investigation, supervised digging, finds and post-excavation
procedures. £50.
West Essex Archaeological Group with Copped Hall Trust
Archaeological Project
www.weag.org.uk
Archaeology Handling
Thu 22–Fri 23 & Thu 29–Fri 30 July 10.00–12.00
Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester
Join our Finds Liaison Officer for a chance to get close to some
fascinating archaeological objects.
Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Afternoon Lecture – Portable Antiquities
Scheme
Fri 23 July 14.30
A free talk given by our Finds Liaison Officer.
‘Great War Weekend’ First World War Special
Event
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–17.00
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham
Abbey
First World War re-enactment event, including battlefield
archaeology exhibition, talks and children’s activities.
Royal Gunpowder Mills
www.royalgunpowdermills.com
Archaeological Activity Day
Wed 4 Aug
Braintree District Museum
Join us for archaeological activity sessions for age 5 upwards
(am) and age 8 upwards (pm).
Braintree District Museum Trust
www.enjoybraintree.co.uk/museum/events
Southend Archaeology Festival
Tue 27–Sat 31 July 10.00–15.00
Central Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend on
Sea
A Tudor theme with craft activities. Practise being an
archaeologist, see displays about the Tudors, face painting,
archaeological puzzles, demonstrations and an apothecary.
Southend Museums Service
www.southendmuseums.co.uk
Afternoon Lecture – Anglo-Saxons
Fri 30 July 14.30
A free talk given by our Finds Liaison Officer.
Hertfordshire
Archaeology Activity Day
Sat 17 July 11.00–15.00
Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery, Broadway,
Letchworth Garden City
Includes a mini-dig, jewellery making, tablet weaving and a
chance to see the museum’s Iron Age roundhouse.
Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery
www.north-herts.gov.uk/art_museums_and_heritage.htm
Meet the Archaeologist
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.30
Verulamium Museum, St Albans City
Meet the archaeologist – pick their brain about artefacts.
St Albans Museums - Verulamium Museum
01727 751810
www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
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Characters through History – Celebrating 20
Years of Archaeology for Everyone
Sat 17 July 12.00–16.00
Stevenage Museum
Take a walk through the ‘Story of Stevenage’ galleries and meet
our costumed characters from the past.
Stevenage Museum
www.stevenage.gov.uk/museum
Archaeology Family Day
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
Watford Museum
A day of free fun activities for all ages on the theme of
archaeology.
Watford Museum
www.watford.gov.uk
Gallery Talks at Hertford Museum!
Tue 20 July 11.00–11.15 & Wed 21 July 15.00–15.15
Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford
Free gallery talks – a whistle stop tour of the archaeology
highlights on display.
Hertford Museum
www.hertfordmuseum.org
Cedars Past
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Cedars Park, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross
Continued excavation of the old wall found in the 2009 dig.
Broxbourne Council
www.broxbourne.gov.uk
Celtic Games
Keeping up Appearances, the Roman Way
Sat 17–Sun 18 & Sat 24 July–Sun 1 Aug
The Welwyn Roman Bathhouse, Welwyn
Activities for all the family to enjoy, exploring Roman bathing and
cosmetics. Expect to be surprised!
Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service
www.welhat.gov.uk/museum
Ashridge Estate Archaeology and Local
History Day
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, Moneybury Hill,
Ringshall, Berkhamsted
Discover the hidden archaeology of the Ashridge Estate. Meet
an archaeologist and enjoy displays and hands-on activities for
all ages.
National Trust & Chilterns Conservation Board
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge
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Sun 25 July–Sat 28 Aug 10.00–17.00
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon Lane,
Brickendon near Hertford
Step into Celtic times for a great day out for all the family and
take part in traditional games, archery, storytelling and food.
Celtic Harmony
www.celticharmony.org
Archaeology Activities at Hertford Museum!
Tue 27–Wed 28 July 10.30–15.30
Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford
Have a go at making a medieval tile (£1) or discover our
treasures with a gallery trail.
Hertford Museum
www.hertfordmuseum.org
Norfolk
The Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological
Research Project
Sat 3 July–Sat 14 Aug 10.00–16.00 (not Sat)
Sedgeford Village near Hunstanton, Norfolk
Roman’s bought from all corners of the globe. Activities, talks and
demonstrations.
Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service
www.norfolk.gov/museums
SHARP is open to the public with the chance to experience ‘real
archaeology’ at the ‘Family Open Day’ on Sun 25 July.
SHARP
www.sharp.org.uk
Inspire Science Cafe: Science and
Archaeology – Discoveries at Dragon Hall
Swaffham Archaeology Day
Talk and discussion for adults about the science of archaeology
and the archaeology of Dragon Hall.
Inspire Discovery Centre & Norfolk and Norwich Heritage
Trust
www.inspirediscoverycentre.com
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Swaffham Museum, Town Hall, 4 London Street,
Swaffham, PE37 7DQ
Visit Swaffham Museum courtyard for hands-on fun for all the
family – experts on hand with demonstrations and advice.
Swaffham Museum
www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk
Archaeology Day
Sun 18 July 11.00–17.00
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough
Two tours on offer today: ‘Archaeological features of Oxburgh
estate’ and ‘An architectural tour of the building’. Book on the day.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust/oxburghhall
Tours of Caistor St Edmunds Roman Town
Sun 18, Wed 21, Wed 28 July & Sun 8 Aug 11.00
Meet at car park, Caistor St Edmunds Roman town
Free one hour tour of the Roman town.
Norfolk & Norwich Archaeological Society
nnas.info
A Day at the Roman Circus
Sun 18 July 10.00–16.30
Time and Tide, Great Yarmouth
See gladiators fighting and find out about the animals that the
Wed 21 July 19.30–21.30
Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St John’s Alley,
Norwich
Binham Archaeology Open Day
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00 (Sun 12.00)–16.00
Binham Priory, Warham Road, Binham
Guided walk round monastic ruins, observing community mini-pit
dig. Small exhibition in the Priory relating to previous digs. Finds
identification.
Binham Local History Group
[email protected]
www.binhampriory.org
St Benet’s Abbey – the Site Explained
Sun 1 Aug 14.00 & 16.00
St Benet’s Abbey, near Horning
On the day of the Open Air Service at St Benet’s Abbey, there
will be guided tours of the site, each lasting about one hour.
Refreshments available.
Norfolk Archaeological Trust
www.norfarchtrust.org.uk
Suffolk
Talk on the Butley and Boyton Finds
Fri 16 July 18.00–20.00
Barts Hall, Broad Street, Orford, Suffolk
Hear about a well preserved pot, replica gold torc and hoard of
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c.40 axeheads (of national importance) and see them in Orford
Museum the next day.
Orford Museum
[email protected]
www.orfordmuseum.org.uk
Medieval Wall Paintings: Activity Day
Sat 17 & Sat 24 July 12.00–15.00
Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street,
Lakenheath
Come and discover some of the finest surviving medieval wall
paintings in Suffolk and learn about how and why they were
made. Hands-on activities, artefacts, guided talks and lecture.
Lakenheath Wall Paintings Project
www.lakenheathwallpaintings.org.uk
Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society
Talk: The Lakenheath Anglo-Saxon
Excavations
Thu 22 July 18.00–20.00
Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds
An interesting lecture on the excavations covering the cemetery
and including the warrior. Lecture followed by buffet.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council
www.moyseshall.org
East Midlands
Derbyshire
New display! Boyton and Butley finds
Orford Museum (within Orford Castle), Orford
See our local ‘Bronze Age Story’ – a well-preserved pot, replica
gold torc and hoard of c.40 axeheads (of national importance), on
display for the first time.
Orford Museum
www.orfordmuseum.org.uk
Seeing Below Ground without Digging
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–16.00
St Mary’s Church, Redgrave, near Diss
Demonstration of use of geophysical equipment to find
underground features in a medieval church.
The Churches Conservation Trust, Redgrave Church
Heritage Trust, and Geofizz Ltd
[email protected]
www.redgravechurch.co.uk
Guided Walk around Ipswich waterfront
Wed 21 July 19.30–21.00
Meet at Old Custom House, Common Quay / Key
Street, Ipswich
A walk around Ipswich’s Wet Dock with local historian and author
Bob Malster. Despite redevelopment, much remains of the port’s
trading past.
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Fin Cop – Solving more Mysteries
Mon 5 July–Fri 6 Aug (not Sun) 09.00–17.00
Fin Cop hillfort, Vicarage Lane, Ashford-in-theWater
A community excavation project at Fin Cop Iron Age hillfort. Daily
tours during Festival. Volunteers welcome, please book.
Longstone Local History Group & Archaeological Research
Services Ltd
[email protected]
www.archaeologicalresearchservices.com/projects/fincop.html
Ilam Archaeology Day
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Ilam Hall, Ashbourne
Join the National Trust and the Peak District YAC, to celebrate
Ilam’s archaeology. Meet the experts, take part in some
experimental archaeology activities and get your hands dirty.
National Trust
Introduction to Geophysics Workshop
Mon 19 July 10.00–15.30
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield
This workshop will provide you with an introduction to geophysics
and an opportunity to take part in your own survey in beautiful
surroundings.
National Trust
Archaeological Walk with Afternoon Tea
Tue 20 July 14.00–16.00
Romans in the Peak District
Sat 24 July 10.00–16.00
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Find out all about what the Romans did and what they left behind
in the Peak District. Lots of fun activities for all ages.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum
Discover Hardwick’s hidden archaeology with the National Trust’s
Regional Archaeologist. Following the parkland walk a cream tea
will be served.
National Trust
Festival of Victorian Archaeology
Bakewell's Industry: Ancient to Modern
Creswell Crags is celebrating all things Victorian, and going back
in time to the very first excavations in our Ice Age caves.
Creswell Heritage Trust
www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Wed 21 & Wed 28 July 12.30–17.00
Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, off North
Church St, Bakewell
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–16.00
Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Welbeck
A tour of Bakewell’s industry, taking in the water-wheel, working
cottages, watercourses and the Arkwright mill site.
Bakewell Old House Museum
The Archaeology of Lead Mining – Great
Hucklow
Archaeology at Hardwick
A guided walk linking the archaeological excavations at High
Rake and Silence Mines through an extensive 15th-century to
20th-century mining landscape.
Peak District Mines Historical Society
[email protected]
Thu 22–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Join us to celebrate Hardwick’s archaeology, with live
archaeological demonstrations and plenty of hands-on activities
and opportunities to get your hands dirty.
National Trust
Winster – a Typical Lead Mining Village
Fri 23 July 10.30–16.00
Miners Standard Public House, Bank Top, Winster,
Matlock
A walk around the historical village of Winster to see how it
developed into a once major lead mining settlement.
Peak District Mines Historical Society
07891 276668
Sun 25 July 10.30–16.30
Meet at car park between Great Hucklow and
windmill.
An Idealised Landscape and what went
Before: Chatsworth Park and Edensor
Tue 27 July 10.30–16.00
Start: Estate car park at the southern end of
Chatsworth Park
A walk taking in the western half of Chatsworth Park and the fine
model village of Edensor. c. 5 miles, over grass. Bring packed
lunch.
Peak District National Park Authority
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Mining Mayhem – Archaeology and Activities
for All
Sat 31 July 10.30–15.00
Magpie Mine entrance, Sheldon
Archaeological tours with the National Park’s archaeologist and
family fun at atmospheric Magpie Mine. A day for families and
history lovers of all ages.
Peak District National Park Ranger Service & Peak District
Mines Historical Society
Leicestershire and Rutland
‘Ashby – Heartland of Industry’ Family Fun
Day
Sat 17 July 11.00–15.00
Ashby De La Zouch Museum
Free fun day looking at the history of the Railways and Frame
Knitters in Ashby. Lots of things to make and do for all ages.
Ashby De La Zouch Museum
ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk
Hands on Hawks
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Sat 24 & Thu 29)
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country
Park, Sutton Cheney
Try your hand at the age-old art of falconry with Bosworth’s
resident falconers and gaze in awe as these majestic birds
swoop over Bosworth’s historic park.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park
www.bosworthbattlefield.com
Rituals, Hoards, Helmets and more
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 14.30– 17.00
Hallaton Museum, Hogg Lane, Hallaton
Exhibition telling the story of the discovery of the Hallaton
treasure. Guided walks each weekend: ‘History of the village’ and
‘Castle Hill, Motte and Bailey’ (please book).
Hallaton Museum
www,leicestershirevillages.com/hallaton
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Roman Display and Identification
Sat 17–Sun 18 July Sat 10.00–16.00 Sun 14.00–
17.00
Hinckley Museum, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley
Display of locally found Roman material. A society member will
be present to talk about the Roman period. Bring along finds or
unusual objects for identification.
Hinckley Archaeological Society
[email protected]
Try you hand at Digging!
Sat 17–Sun 18 & Sat 24–Sun 25 July 09.30–16.40
New House Grange, Orton Lane, Sheepy Magna
Join in with excavation work at Newhouse Grange. Morning and
afternoon sessions. Limited places.
Bath House Tour
Sat 17, Fri 23, Sun 25, Tue 27 & Fri 30 July 11.30 &
14.30
Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester
Enjoy a 45-minute tour of Leicester’s Roman bath house, looking
at replicas of objects used by its ancient visitors.
Jewry Wall Museum
www.leicester.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries
Looking at the Past – Images of Leicester,
Leicestershire and Beyond
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.30
An opportunity to see illustrations and photos of locally found
artefacts, and reconstructions of local sites such as the Burrough
Iron Age Hillfort.
Jewry Wall Museum
Kibworth Big Dig – One Year On
The Way We Were
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
Kibworth Grammar School Hall, School Road,
Kibworth Beauchamp
Sun 18 July 10.30–16.30
Millennium Hall, Burbage
Michael Wood’s new series for BBC TV features the villages of
the Kibworth area, and as part of this a BIG DIG was organised.
Come and see the finds and learn what they mean.
LCC and Kibworth Fieldwork Group
Exhibition of local finds from an ancient river, the Bytham in
south-west Leicestershire.
Burbage Heritage and Tourism Group
[email protected]
Desford Heritage Walk
Excavation Week
Sat 17–Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Harborough Museum, Market Harborough
Find out about how archaeologists delve into the past, have a go
at archaeological illustration and dig for finds in the museum’s
archaeology sand pit.
Leicestershire County Council
www.leics.gov.uk/harboroughmuseum
A Window on the Past
Sat 17–Sun 18, Sat 24–Sun 25 & Sat 31 July– Sun 1
Aug 10.30–16.30 (Sun to 14.00)
Bushloe End, Wigston Magna
Tours of master hosiers house and frameshop. Displays of
artefacts related to framework knitting.
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
0116 2883396
Sun 18 July 13.30–16.00
Tropical Bird Garden, Lindridge Lane, Desford
A walk around the Conservation Area giving a brief history of the
village.
Desford Local History Society
www.leicestershirevillages.com/desford
Archaeology Detective Agency
Sun 18 July 11.30–15.30
Jewry Wall Museum, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester
Activities for all, discover how archaeologists investigate sites
and follow the clues from bones and finds. Have your finds
identified and hear a talk about local archaeology.
Friends of Jewry Wall Museum
0116 225497
www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Great Bowden Village Dig
The Battle of Bosworth: Guided Walk
Sun 18, Sun 25 July & Sun 1 Aug 11.00 (& 14.00
Sun 1 Aug)
Park, Sutton Cheney
2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of
King Richard and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Sun 18 July 12.00–17.00
The Village Hall, Great Bowden
Take a Sunday afternoon stroll around the historic village. Visit
our excavation sites, our information displays and even take part
in the archaeology yourself.
Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology
Historic Buildings Walk: Great Easton
Sun 18 July 14.30–16.00
Village Hall, High Street, Great Easton, Market
Harborough
A guided walk around the village of Great Easton looking at
historic buildings with local expert Nick Hill.
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Great Easton & District Local History Society
Industrial Archaeology Tours
A Beginner’s Guide to Roman Leicester
Sun 18 & Sun 25 July 14.00–17.00
Hough Mill, St George’s Hill, Swannington,
Coalville
Mon 19 & Wed 28 July 12.30–12.50
Visit a medieval coal mine site, an ongoing Victorian mine engine
and boiler house excavation and the newly recapped Hough
Windmill.
Leicestershire Industrial History Society & Swannington
Heritage Trust
Lihs.org.uk
Walk: The Market at Harborough
Sun 18 July 14.30–16.00
Meet at The Old Grammar School, High Street,
Market Harborough
A walk around the centre of Market Harborough to discover
clues held by the present town to its origin and development as
a market.
Leicestershire Museums Fieldworkers Group
01604 753485
Guided Walk to Bury Camp and Old Hays,
Ratby
Sun 18 July 14.00–17.00
Meet at Plough Inn, Burroughs Road, Ratby
Guided walk from the centre of Ratby to the Iron Age Bury Camp
and the moated site at Old Hays, Ratby.
Ratby Local History Group
Talk: Finding Bosworth Field
Mon 19 July 14.00–15.30
Park, Sutton Cheney
Discover how archaeologists found the true location of the Battle
of Bosworth and shed new light on the events of this pivotal
battle.
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Join our Curator for a talk and handling session. Suitable for
complete beginners – no previous knowledge of archaeology
required!
Jewry Wall Museum
Archaeology of Leicester’s Parks Display
Mon 19 July 14.00–20.00
Abbey Park Visitor Centre, Leicester
Display on the archaeology and heritage of Leicester’s parks and
green spaces.
Park Services, Leicester City Council
www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/parks-greenspaces/
Guided Walk of Leicester Abbey Site
Mon 19 July 18.45–19.30
Abbey Park Visitor Centre, Leicester
Guided walk of Leicester Abbey site and Cavendish House – a
ruined Elizabethan mansion.
Object Handling Session
Tue 20 July 14.30–14.50
Handle pieces of pottery from various periods of Leicester’s
history, and play the pottery sorting game!
Jewry Wall Museum
Hunters and Hyenas in Ice Age Rutland
The Romans Are Here
Tue 20 July 19.30–20.30
Melton Carnegie Museum, Thorpe End, Melton
Mowbray
Wed 21 July 14.00–16.00
Donington le Heath Manor House, Coalville
An evening lecture about the site in Glaston, Rutland which
produced internationally important evidence of life in British Early
Upper Palaeolithic period.
Leicestershire County Council, Adult and Community
Services
www.leics.gov.uk/meltonmuseum
Talk: Battlefield, Bosworth
Wed 21 July 19.00–21.30
Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road, Hinckley
Talk by Richard Knox on the latest findings about the Battle of
Bosworth. £3.50
Talk: Leicester Abbey
Wed 21 & Mon 26 July 11.30–11.50
Join our Curator for a short talk about Leicester Abbey, and
examine some of the excavated architecture never before seen
by the public.
Jewry Wall Museum
Landscapes of the Megaliths: Recent
Archaeological Discoveries at Avebury
Wed 21 July 14.00–15.30
Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Road,
Coalville
Dr Mark Gillings talks about recent discoveries which shed new
light on the World Heritage Site of Avebury.
www.snibston.com
A day about the Romans aimed at children. Real objects to
handle, crafts, meet Romans and have fun!
www.leics.gov.uk/archaeologyfestival
Guided Walk around Grace Dieu Priory
Thu 22, Sun 25 & Thu 29 July 15.00 & 19.00 (only
15.00 on Sun 25)
Start in the car park of the Bulls Head, Thringstone
A guided walk round the ruins of Grace Dieu priory. c. 2 miles
and 2 hours.
Friends of Grace Dieu Priory
www.gracedieupriory.org.uk
The Highcross Centre and Leicester’s
Archaeology
Thu 22 & Thu 29 July 14.30–14.50
A short curatorial talk looking at how the construction of the
Highcross shopping centre changed our understanding of ancient
Leicester.
Jewry Wall Museum
Anglo-Saxons ‘R’ us
Thu 22 July 10.15, 11.30, 13.30 & 14.45
Melton Carnegie Museum, Thorpe End, Melton
Mowbray
Find out about the Anglo-Saxons. Meet an Anglo-Saxon warrior
and join a Saxon burial. Make your own Anglo-Saxon pot to take
home!
Leicestershire County Council, Adult and Community
Services
www.leics.gov.uk/meltonmuseum
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Talk: Fields in the Landscape
Thu 22 July 18.30–19.45
Public Library, Adam and Eve Street, Market
Harborough
A study of fields, their names and boundaries, as clues to the
history of the area and the landscape itself.
Leicestershire Museums Fieldworkers Group
01604 753485
Guided Walk of Beacon Hill
Fri 23 July 14.30
Upper car park, Beacon Hill Country Park,
Woodhouse
Join the County Council’s Community Archaeologist for a walk
round the late Bronze Age hillfort at Beacon Hill Country Park.
[email protected]
An Introduction to the Archaeology and
Heritage of Castle Hill Country Park
Fri 23 July 13.00–17.00
The Community Orchard Field, Castle Hill Country
Park, Beaumont Leys, Leicester
An introduction to Castle Hill Country Park, its archaeology
and heritage; including display, talk and visit to the park’s two
Scheduled Monuments – the Castle Hill Earthworks and King
William’s Bridge.
Les Routiers Living History Weekend
'Conflict 1485'
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–15.30
Park, Sutton Cheney
Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England, with
talks and demonstrations throughout the day.
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A Walk through Roman Leicester
Sat 24 July 14.00–16.00
Meet at Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester
Guided walk through the Roman city followed by grand tour of the
Roman baths and Jewry Wall Museum visit. Total two hours.
Friends of Jewry Wall Museum
0116 2254971
www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Exhibition of Work in the Welland Valley Area
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–16.00
Medbourne Village Hall, Medbourne
Exhibition of recent work with displays, master flint knapper,
geophysics demonstrations (try it too), walks (small charge), book
stall, refreshments.
Hallaton Field Work Group
[email protected]
Life in Leicestershire AD 43
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Meet an Iron Age tribe and Roman soldiers and discover what life
was like 2000 years ago. Make a real Celtic coin to take home.
Before The Romans
Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Find out about what happened in Leicestershire before the
Romans. Re-enactors, crafts people, hands-on activities and
displays of recent archaeological work. Meet archaeologists.
'Finding Bosworth Field' Archaeology
Uncovered
Mon 26–Fri 30 July 11.00–11.30 & 14.00–14.30
Park, Sutton Cheney
Discover more about the amazing artefacts uncovered as part
of the groundbreaking archaeology survey to locate the Battle of
Bosworth with Richard Mackinder.
Guided Walk of Burrough Hill Hillfort
Tue 27 July 14.30
Car park, Burrogh Hill, Burrough on the Hill, near
Melton Mowbray
Join experts for a walk round this impressive Iron Age hillfort,
which is under investigation again for the first time in many years.
[email protected]
'Train to be an Egyptian' Workshop
Invasion Week!
Mon 26–Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
Family fun including archaeology-themed arts and crafts. Meet
Celtic tribes people and Roman soldiers with tales to tell.
Tue 27 July 1.30–15.30 & Thu 29 July 10.45–12.30
Rutland County Museum, Oakham, Rutland
Come and train to be an Egyptian priest! Thinking about what
Ancient Egyptian life was really like.
Rutland County Museum
www.rutland.gov.uk/museum
Meet the Anglo-Saxons
The Archaeology of Coal Mining
Mon 26 July 19.30–21.00
Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby
Road,Coalville
Fred Hartley looks at archaeological evidence for coal mining.
www.snibston.com
Finding Bosworth Field
Tue 27 July 19.30–21.00
Richard Knox, who has been involved in the archaeological
project to find Bosworth Field from the start, will explain the
process and the final triumphant results.
Wed 28 July 14.00–16.00
A day about the Anglo-Saxons aimed at children. Real objects
to handle, crafts, meet Anglo-Saxons and see how they were
buried!
Thurmaston: The Birth of a Village
Wed 28 July 14.00–16.00
Meet at the Memorial Hall, Thurmaston
A guided walk illustrating the formation of Thurmaston into an
industrial village from the Iron Age to the Framework Knitting Age.
Thurmaston Heritage Group
members.multimania.co.uk/mark775/index.htm
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Guided Walk of Breedon Church and Breedon
Hillfort
Fri 30 July 14.30
Church car park, Breedon on the Hill
A walk round the remains of what was once Leicestershire’s
largest hillfort within which is the superb Breedon Church
containing some of the country’s best Anglo-Saxon carvings.
[email protected]
A Walk around Staunton Harold
Fri 30–Sat 31 July 10.30 (also Sat 14.30)
Meet at Staunton Harold Church, Staunton Harold
Betty Cawte will show you the archaeology of Staunton Harold
including the church, deserted village, ice house and dovecote.
Staunton Harold Heritage Group
[email protected]
Brass Rubbing Activity Day
Sat 31 July 11.30–15.30
Using the materials provided, have a go at making your own
medieval brass rubbing to take home! Free.
Jewry Wall Museum
The Archaeology of Rothley
Sat 31 July 10.00–13.00
The Old School Rooms, 3 School Street, Rothley
From the Stone Age to Roman times. A rare opportunity for
visitors to view an exhibition of archaeological finds from
Rothley’s rich and interesting past.
Rothley Heritage Trust
[email protected]
Walk: Osgathorpe Section of the Leicester
Navigation Canal
Sun 1 Aug 10.00–12.30
Meet at Storey Arms, Main Street, Osgathorpe
Join the local Heritage Warden for a 2.5 mile walk to discover
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the course of the Osgathorpe section of the Leicester Navigation
– Forest Line Canal
Lincolnshire
The Archaeology of Boston
Sat 17–Sat 31 July (Wed–Sat only) 11.00–15.00
The Guildhall, Boston
An exhibition of finds from local sites and examples from the
Neolithic, Roman and medieval periods. Free children’s activities.
Boston Borough Council
www.bostonguildhall.co.uk
Evening lecture: The Knights Templar in
Medieval Lincolnshire
Tue 20 July 19.30–21.00
The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln
Eran Bauer will talk about how this important order had an impact
on life in medieval Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire County Council
www.thecollection.lincoln.museum
Finds and Treasure Drop-in Event
Wed 21 & Wed 28 July 13.30–15.30
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe
Come along to our free drop-in finds and treasure sessions.
History detectives will be on hand to piece together the past.
North Lincolnshire Council
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums
Object Handling
Thu 22–Fri 23 & Thu 29–Fri 30 July 10.00–15.30
The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln
Come and meet a local archaeologist, with objects to handle and
displays of recent finds.
Lincolnshire County Council
www.thecollection.lincoln.museum
Northamptonshire
Festival of History
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 09.30–17.30
Kelmarsh Hall, Kelmarsh
The Festival of History is packed full of action for the whole family
with over 1000 re-enactors bringing the past to life.
English Heritage
0870 333 1181
A Day in the Life of Time Team
Sat 17 July 14.00–17.00
The Prebendal Manor, Nassington, Peterborough
A talk by Paul Blinkhorn, Time Team’s Anglo-Saxon and medieval
pottery expert, who has worked with them for many years and is
a lively speaker.
The Prebendal Manor
www.prebendal-manor.co.uk
Nottinghamshire
Iron Age Roundhouse Open Day
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 13.00–16.00
Woodview Farm, Mansfield Lane, Calverton
See ancient technology demonstrations and learn about life in the
Iron Age in a full size reconstructed roundhouse. Grind corn, spin
wool and make string.
ATARC
Finds Liaison Day
Sat 17 July 13.00–16.00
Newark Millgate Museum, Newark
An opportunity for people to bring in their finds to be examined
and identified.
Newark & Sherwood District Council
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
Roman Holiday
Newark Millgate Museum, Newark
Join us for Roman-themed family activities throughout the
Festival – children’s trail, Roman brooch making and a Roman
activity day.
Newark & Sherwood District Council
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/museums
Finds Day
Sat 17 July 13.00–16.00
Millgate Museum, 48 Millgate, Newark
An opportunity to bring along any archaeological finds you may
have found during gardening, building works, walking or metal
detector use, for identification.
Portable Antiquities Scheme
www.finds.org.uk
Picnic at the Palace
Sun 18 July 16.30–18.00
King John’s Palace, Kings Clipstone (Old
Clipstone), Mansfield
To mark the completion of £100,000 scheme to stabilise the
ruins of Kings John’s Palace. Tea-time guided tour of the site and
photo exhibition. See website for details.
Friends of Kings Clipstone
[email protected]
www.HeartOfAncientSherwood.co.uk
Besthorpe Excavation Open Day
Mon 19–Tue 20 July 10.00–16.00
Besthorpe, near Collingham
Open days at the excavation of an extensive Romano-British
settlement; take a tour around the site, talk to the archaeologists,
and see some of the finds.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.ukhome/environment/heritage/
archaeology/
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Besthorpe Excavation
Coins, Medals and Finds Identification
Mon 19–Fri 23 July
Sun 25 July 14.00–16.00
The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse
Yard
The chance to take part in the excavation of an extensive
Romano-British settlement. Contact for more information.
Nottinghamshire County Council
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/environment/heritage/
archaeology/
Langford Excavation Open Day
Mon 19–Sun 20 July 10.00–16.00
Follow signs from Langford, near Collingham
Open days at an excavation of a multi-period site; take a tour of
the site, talk to the archaeologists, and see some of the finds.
archaeology/
Archaeology Stores Tour
Fri 23 & Sun 25 July 11.00 & 14.00
The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse
Yard, Nottingham
Look behind the scenes at the work of the history and
archaeology team and see some of the treasures in the reserve
collections. Involves staircases.
Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
0115 9153640
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1034
Everyday Life in Roman Margidunum
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
University of Nottingham Museum, University
Campus, Nottingham
Find out about Roman Margidunum, take part in activities
involving fashion, food, games and art, and handle objects found
at the site.
University of Nottingham Museum
www.nottingham.ac.uk/museum
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Bring in your coins, medals, finds and tokens for identification.
Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
0115 9153640
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.apsx?articleid=1034
Finds Day
Tue 27 July 10.30–14.30
Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street, Mansfield
An opportunity to bring along any archaeological finds you may
have found during gardening, building works, walking or metal
detector use, for identification.
www.finds.org.uk
Pottery from Nottinghamshire's Iron Age
Tue 27 July 10.30–14.30
Mansfield Museum
Examine 2000-year-old pottery excavated from Dorket Head and
take part in archaeologically-themed activities.
Sherwood Archaeological Society
www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum
Trent Vale Time Travel
Sat 31 July 10.00–16.00
Newark Castle and Riverside Park, Newark
Join the community archaeologists and the Trent Vale project;
explore secret corners of Newark Castle and travel through time
with living history for all the family.
archaeology/
West Midlands
Birmingham
Weoley Castle Ruins Open Day
Sun 18 July 13.00–16.00
Weoley Castle Ruins, Alwold Road, Weoley Castle
Meet Richard Jervoise the 16th-century owner of the castle, have
a guided tour, watch a mummers play and enjoy craft activities.
Birmingham City Council
[email protected]
www.bmag.org.uk
Herefordshire
Local and Family History Information Day
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Kilpeck and District Village Hall, Kilpeck, Hereford
Includes information on recent archaeological projects and
current plans from local groups, displays from fourteen churches
and a possible community project for Treville Forest/township.
Wormbridge and St Devereux Churches
Iron Age Credenhill
Mon 19 July 13.00–16.00
Credenhill Park Wood, Woodland Trust car park
A historic landscape walk around the Iron Age Hillfort of
Credenhill including a summary of the findings made during three
years of excavation.
Herefordshire Archaeology
Archaeology in Three Rivers
Mon 19, Mon 26 & Sat 31 July 14.00–16.00 (Sat
10.30–12.30)
Basing House, 46 High Street, Rickmansworth
Display identifying archaeological sites in Three Rivers area.
Handling of artefacts from the museum’s collection (Monday 19 &
26). Visit the 14th-century barn (Saturday 31).
Three Rivers Museum of Local History (run by Three Rivers
Museum Trust)
www.trmt.org.uk
Medieval Bredwardine
Fri 23 July 13.00–16.00
Church Lane, St Andrew’s Church, Bredwardine
An exploration of medieval Bredwardine discussing the origins of
the castle and village site. What evidence is there to suggest an
earlier Anglo-Saxon settlement?
Digging up the Celts
Fri 23 July 11.00–15.00
Museum Resource and Learning Centre, 58 Friar
Street, Hereford
A day of Celtic fun and learning. Dig up a pretend chariot burial,
plan archaeological layers, look at real Celtic artefacts, take part
in Celtic warrior races and create Celtic art.
Herefordshire Heritage Services
www.herefordshire.gov.uk/museums
Bredenbury’s Shrunken Settlement
Wed 28 July 13.00–16.00
Manor Farm, Bredenbury
A historic landscape walk around Bredenbury’s shrunken
settlement within the grounds of the post-medieval parkland.
Shropshire
The Landscape of Lower Down
Sat 24 July 14.30–16.00
Meet at telephone box, Lower Down, Lydbury
North
Tour of earthworks at Lower Down looking at the Iron Age farm
enclosure, Norman motte and bailey and Median ridge and
furrow field systems.
Lydbury Field Group, Community Archaeology
[email protected]
www.lydburynotrh.net
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Discovering Archaeology
Sat 24 July 10.00–12.00
Lydbury North village hall
Join in with the activities of the group and learn the basic
techniques of archaeology. Play archaeological games. Free
exhibition and slideshow.
Lydbury Young Archaeologists’ Group
[email protected]
Festival of British Archaeology Shrewsbury
Weekend
Sat 24–Sun 25 July
St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury
A weekend of guided walks, talks, displays and children’s
activities in Shrewsbury. See website for full details.
Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society &
Shropshire Council
www.shropshirearchaeology.org.uk
The Making of the Lydbury Landscape
Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lydbury North
Guided hourly tours of excavation site at Walcot Mill and Walcot
formal garden and exhibition of current work on ‘The making of
the Lydbury landscape, 6000 years of human intervention’.
Lydbury Field Group, Community Archaeology
[email protected]
Staffordshire
Live like a Roman
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Letocetum Roman Site and Museum, Wall, near
Lichfield
Fun children’s activities and things to discover for all the family
about what life was like in Britain during Roman times.
National Trust & English Heritage
Acton Trussell Roman Villa
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 10.00–17.00
Churchyard of St James Church, Acton Trussell
This excavation is now in it’s 26th year. In conjunction with the
church craft fair there is an on-site display of finds, photos,
drawings.
Penk Valley Archaeological Group
Biddulph Grange Guided Walk
Fri 30 July 12.00–13.00
Biddulph Grange Garden, Biddulph
A guided tour highlighting the history of the Grange and its
Victorian creator James Bateman.
National Trust
01782 517999 ext 121 [email protected]
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulphgrange
Handling History
Dig into Green Living
Sun 25–Fri 30 July (not Wed) 09.30–16.30
Walled Garden, Attingham Park, Shrewsbury
Excavation of part of an 18th-century pinery, a ‘hot wall’ and a
pit house towards restoration of the productive kitchen garden at
Attingham Park.
National Trust
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Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Newcastle Borough Museum & Art Gallery,
Newcastle under Lyme
Handle lots of ancient artefacts that aren’t usually on public
display. Be inspired by our mysterious inscribed clay cylinders
and make your own to take home.
Newcastle Borough Museum and Art Gallery
www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Warwickshire
Burton Dassett Environment Project
Sat 17–Sun 18, Wed 21, Sat 24–Sun 25 July
09.00–16.30
Grantslet Farm, Northend Road, Nortend, Southam
Hands-on activities available if numbers allow. Guided walk within
the Burton Dassett Country Park by prior arrangement. Contact
by phone for more details.
Feldon Archaeology Group
Guided Walk around the Ruins of Kenilworth
Abbey
www.luntromanfort.org
Flint Knapping Workshop and Demonstration
for Adults
Sat 24 July 10.00–12.00
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Little Elborow
Street, Rugby
A flint knapping demonstration by Karl Lee and the opportunity to
create your own prehistoric tools. £5 per adult.
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
www.ragm.org.uk
Sat 17 July 15.00–16.00
The Abbey Museum, Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
Flint Knapping Workshop and Demonstration
for all Ages
The ruins of St Mary’s Abbey Kenilworth will be related to
descriptions of its buildings in a 1425 manuscript, and to recent
discoveries.
Kenilworth History and Archaeology Society
01926 512406
www.midwarks.info/khas
Sat 24 July 13.00–15.00
Street, Rugby
A flint knapping demonstration for all ages. Free for all.
www.ragm.org.uk
Dig for Shakespeare
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 09.30–17.00 (Sun from
10.00)
Nash’s House, 22 Chapel Street, Stratford-uponAvon
Get a close view of the trenches and talk to archaeologists at
work at this major project to unearth the secrets of Shakespeare’s
Stratford home.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
01789 292325
www.digforshakespeare.com
Walk in the Woods – some Milestone and
Turnpike History
Sun 25 July 14.30–16.30
Gibbet Hill crossroads, Kenilworth Road, Coventry
A 3.5 mile guided walk encompassing woodland, road side
milestones, turnpike history.
Milestone Society
[email protected]
www.milestonesociety.co.uk
Max Mole's Prize Discovery Trail
Archaeology Discovery Day
Sat 24 July–Mon 30 Aug 10.30–16.00
Lunt Roman Fort, Coventry Road, Baginton
Mon 26–Tue 27 July 10.30 & 13.30
Priory Visitor Centre, Priory Row, Coventry
Join Max Mole on a special journey around the Lunt Fort and
handle real objects. Complete the tasks and solve the clues to
win a prize!
Coventry Arts and Heritage
Join our archaeologist in the Priory Undercroft discovering its
stones and history. Explore a range of intriguing ‘finds’ recording
them as an archaeologist yourself.
Coventry Heritage and Arts Trust Ltd
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www.prioryvisitorcentre.org
Be an archaeologist!
Tue 27–Thu 29 July 10.30–12.30 & 13.30–15.30
Nuneaton and Bedworth Museum and Art Gallery,
Riversley Park, Nuneaton
Come and see a selection of the museum’s archaeology
collection. Children can take part in our free ‘Be an Archaeologist’
activities.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Museum and Art Gallery
www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/leisure-culture/museumsgalleries
Roman Discovery Day
Thu 29 July 10.30–16.00
Handle and explore some of the wonderful Roman objects found
at the Lunt with Paul Thompson, our Archaeology Officer.
Secrets of the Lunt
Sat 31 July 11.00 & 14.00
Join a member of the Lunt team for a family tour around the fort
to discover what lies beneath this unique site.
Roman Drop-in Activity
Sat 31 July 10.00–12.00
Street, Rugby
All ages can come along and get creative with our Romanthemed activity. Free.
www.ragm.org.uk
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Discovering Warmington's Heritage
Landscape
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
National Herb Centre, Warmington, Banbury
An exciting free weekend of archaeological activities at
Warmington’s National Herb Centre. Fun for all the family.
Warmington Heritage Group
Worcestershire
Behind the Scenes Tours
Sat 17 July 11.00 & 14.00
Witley Court & Gardens, Great Witley
Explore parts of the court seldom open to visitors! Morning tour of
the stable yard and afternoon tour offering a glimpse into how the
house was once serviced.
English Heritage
01299 896636
www.english-heritage.org.uk/witleycourt
Heritage Matters
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Free Church Hall, Worcester Road, Hagley,
Stourbridge
Exhibition of recent work by nine local heritage organisations
including a member of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Local Worcestershire heritage organisations
01562 882434
Archaeology Day
Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey
Visitor Centre, Redditch
Have a go at pottery on a medieval potters wheel and try your
hand at archery. Guided tours of Bordesley Abbey site and sort
and record finds!
Forge Mill Needle Museum
www.forgemill.org.uk
Time Scene Investigation Trail
Covert Communications Trail
Mon 19–Sun 25 July 10.30–5.00
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings,
Bromsgrove
Mon 26 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–17.00
Bromsgrove
Examine the evidence of years gone by and explore what objects
can tell us about the past in our Festival of British Archaeology
trail.
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
www.avoncroft.org.uk
Archaeologists make the best detectives! Collect all the
messages that are hidden around the site to work out where the
enemy spy is hiding!
Festival of British Archaeology at Avoncroft
Museum
Celebrate Worcestershire Archaeology – A
Programme of Summer Fun and Learning!
Tue 20–Wed 21 July 10.30–5.00
Bromsgrove
Mon 26–Thu 29 July
The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester
Why do people dig for old pots and coins from the past, and what
can we learn from them? Find out about what archaeologists do
and why they do it.
This four-day event includes children’s holiday activity sessions
(pre-booked), a free Family Day – ‘Forensic Fun!’ and a Local
Archaeology Day School. Call for details.
Worcester City Council, Worcestershire County Council &
www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk
Experimental Archaeology Day
Get Connected!
Thu 22 July 10.30–5.00
Bromsgrove
Try out the techniques used in the past and create something to
take home with you. Booking recommended.
Discovering Archaeology at Snowshill
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–17.00
Snowshill Manor, near Broadway
Buckets of fun for all the family! Orchard excavation, tours,
competitions, mini-digs, demonstrations, new displays and more!
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshillmanor
Tue 27–Wed 28 July 10.30–17.00
Bromsgrove
Come along to get connected for a chance to have a go at
semaphore flags, Morse code, a Chinese whispers trail and
more.
Forensic Fun
Tue 27 July 11.00–16.00
The Commandery, Worcester
A full day of activities, including finds identification, Anglo-Saxon
grave activity, facial reconstruction, city cemetery tours and more!
Worcester City Council, Worcestershire County Council &
www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk
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Discover Archaeology with Bewdley Museum
Buried Treasure!
Wed 28 July & Wed 4 Aug 10.30–16.00
Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley
The Grosvenor Museum, Chester
Wed 28 – Find out about life and death in Anglo-Saxon times.
Wed 4 – Find out about Roman pottery.
Bewdley Museum
www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum
A chance to see historic and more recent treasure finds from your
area and learn more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Grosvenor Museum
01244 402033
[email protected]
www.grosvenormuseum.co.uk
Malvern Roadside Heritage Walk
Thu 29 July 14.00–17.30
Link Top car park, Malvern
Easy walk exploring some of the wealth of Malvern’s roadside
memorabilia, including milestones, Victorian postbox, springs and
spouts, stocks, gas lamps and much more.
Milestone Society (Worcestershire Group)
01684 892772
North West
Cheshire
Tudor Festival
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 12.00–17.00
Stretton Watermill, Stretton
Step back in time to 1596 and experience a country fair at the
watermill. Guided tours of the working mill, period music and craft
demonstrations.
Stretton Watermill
01606 271640
[email protected]
www.strettonwatermill.org.uk
Art and Archaeology Exhibition
Habitats and Hillforts: Exploring Eddisbury
Hillfort
Thu 15 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Mon 19–Fri 23 & Mon 26–Fri 30 July 10.00–16.00
Eddisbury hillfort, Delamere
An exhibition that includes the work of documentary artist Julia
Midgley, an artist in residence for the Chester Amphitheatre and
Stonehenge Riverside projects.
Norton Priory Museum
www.nortonpriory.org
Visit an archaeological training excavation involving students
and volunteers. Guided tours of the excavations will be offered to
groups by prior arrangement.
Cheshire West and Chester Council
www.habitatsandhillforts.co.uk
Explore Old St Werburgh’s
Pigs, Pots, Swords and Stones: The Early
History Collections of the Grosvenor Museum
Thu 15, Sat 17–Sun 18 July 12.00–16.00
The Old Church of St Werburgh, The Green, off
Wigsey Lane, Warburton
15th: have your treasures identified. Talk, handling collection and
children’s activities. 17th/18th: Linton Ensemble – enjoy Tudor
music on period instruments played by costumed musicians.
[email protected]
www.visitchurches.org.uk
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Wed 21 July 14.00–15.00
A talk focusing on the highlights of the museum’s Early History
collections encompassing prehistory to the Civil War.
Grosvenor Museum
01244 402033
[email protected]
Ancient Games
Wed 21–Thu 22 July 10.00–16.00
Weaver Hall Museum (formerly Salt Museum),
Northwich
Try playing some games which were popular centuries ago and
create your own gaming pieces to take away.
Weaver Hall Museum
01606 271640
[email protected]
www.saltmuseum.org.uk
Digging at Dunham
Fri 23–Thu 29 July 11.00–15.30
Dunham Massey, nr Altrincham
Behind the Scenes of Chester’s
Archaeological Store!
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Albion Street Church, Chester
A rare invitation to look behind the scenes at where
archaeologists work. Find out about some of the fascinating finds
from excavations in Chester with guided tours and activities.
Historic Environment Team, Cheshire West and Chester
Council
Archaeology at the Museum
Sun 25 July 13.00–15.30
An introduction for visitors to Dunham Massey to the fascinating
archaeology contained within the ancient deer park.
National Trust
Discover more about the museum’s archaeology collections with
the Keeper of Early History, and get hands-on with the artefacts.
Grosvenor Museum
01244 402033
[email protected]
Medieval Clash of Knights
Drawing the Past Activities
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–17.00
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Tarporley
Mon 26–Tue 27 July 13.00–16.00
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Brave, bold and noble knights demonstrate the reality of medieval
combat with a series of thrilling displays bringing the pageantry of
medieval England to life.
English Heritage
01829 260464
www.english-heritage.org,uk
Find out how archaeologists record what they find in the
ground, have a go yourself and create your own artwork using
photographs and drawing.
Norton Priory Museum
www.nortonpriory.org
Discover Medieval Chester!
Space Archaeology
Sat 24 July 11.00-16.00
The Water Tower, Chester City Walls
Tue 27 & Thu 29 July 10.00–15.00
Warrington Museum and Art Gallery
Visit the Water Tower on the city walls and learn more about
the medieval city of Chester with objects from the Grosvenor
Museum’s medieval collections, plus a free craft activity.
Grosvenor Museum
01244 402033
[email protected]
Family friendly activities based around the theme of space
archaeology. Drop-in for the craft activities and have a look at our
‘Museum Capsule’ exhibition.
Warrington Museum and Art Gallery
Warrington.gov.uk/museum
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If these Walls could Talk! Chester’s City Walls
Archaeological Sites at Bleaberry Hawes
Wed 28 July 14.00–15.00
Tue 20 July 10.30–16.00
Start point: Walna Scar car park, near Coniston
This talk will review the ongoing conservation and restoration
work on Chester’s city walls and examine some of the exciting
new initiatives being proposed.
Historic Environment Team, Cheshire West and Chester
Council
01244 402009
Discover Walna Scar’s prehistoric ring monuments, cairns and a
stone circle. Guided walk led by LDNP archaeologist. Moderate
grade walk of 8 km/4.9 miles.
Lake District National Park Authority
0845 272 0004
www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Meet a Roman Soldier
Finds Identification and Handling Drop-in
Session
Wed 28 July 10.00–16.00
Weaver Hall Museum (formerly Salt Museum),
Northwich
Meet a Roman soldier and find out about his life at the fort of
Condate (Roman Northwich). Make a Roman standard to take
away.
Weaver Hall Museum
01606 271640 cheshiremuseums@cheshirewestandchester.
gov.uk
www.saltmuseum.org.uk
Finds Identification and Handling
Thu 29 July 10.00–16.00
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse (formerly
Salt Museum), Northwich
The Finds Liaison Officer will be identifying whatever objects you
bring along, from prehistoric times to the 1700s.
The Salt Museum & PAS
01606 271 640
Cumbria
Roman Festival
Sat 17 July–Mon 30 Aug
Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, Sea
Brows, Maryport
A six week long festival celebrating the Roman occupation of the
western end of Hadrian’s Wall. Something for all the family.
Senhouse Museum Trust
www.senhousemuseum.co.uk
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Thu 22 July 10.00–12.00 & 13.00–16.00
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Have you found an archaeological artefact? Would you like it
identified? Or would you like to handle some real archaeological
artefacts? This is your chance!
www.finds.org.uk
Session
Fri 23 July 13.00–16.00
Kendal Museum
www.finds.org.uk
Session
Sat 24 July 11.00–15.00
The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport
www.finds.org.uk
Border Reiver Tours
Finding Galava
Mon 26 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.30 & 13.30
Carlisle Castle
Wed 28 July 14.00–16.00
Meet at Waterhead Carpark, nr Ambleside
Themed guided tours round the impressive fortress of Carlisle
Castle.
English Heritage
01228 591922
Join us on a discovery walk around the Roman fort on the
lakeshore. Use real Roman artefacts to uncover some of its
hidden secrets.
National Trust
Archaeological Walk to Pike Side
Tue 27 July 10.30–16.00
Meet at Broughton-in-Furness town square
Visit prehistoric cairnfields and a medieval longhouse site in the
Duddon Valley. Led by LDNP archaeologist. A moderate walk of
7.2 km/4.4 miles in length.
0845 272 0004
Romans, Reivers and Railways – Exploring
Cumbria's Past
Tue 27–Thu 29 July 13.00–16.00
Tullie House Museum, Carlisle
Join our family friendly sessions to celebrate the Festival. Explore
our unique collections of local history through imaginative, craftbased activities.
Tullie House Museum
www.tulliehouse.co.uk
Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology
Wed 28–Thu 29 July 10.30 & 14.00
Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole,
Windermere
Meet the prehistoric man to find out what life was like and have a
go at flint knapping.
0845 272 0004
Session
Thu 29 July 13.00–16.00
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle
www.finds.org.uk
Greater Manchester
Mellor Mill Tours
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–14.30
Roman Lakes Leisure Park, Lakes Road, Marple,
Stockport
Tour of the remaining features of Oldknow’s six storey 1790 mill,
which burnt down in 1892.
Mellor Archaeological Trust
mellorheritage.org.uk
Stamford Park Archaeological Dig
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.00–16.00
Stamford Park, Stalybridge
Sat: live excavation open for public viewing. Sun: hands-on
excavation open to public participation – all welcome to join in.
Tameside Archaeological Society
www.tas-archaeology.org.uk
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The Romans Invade
Sat 17 July 11.00–15.30
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan
Handle artefacts, tour the exhibition or get crafty with activities.
Exclusive: launch of the forthcoming Oxford Archaeology North
publication on the archaeology of Wigan.
Wigan Heritage Services
www.wlct.org/heritage
From Dig to Display Case: The Study of
Archaeological Conservation
Mon 19 July 12.30–13.15
Manchester Museum
A fascinating talk about the archaeological conservation process.
Manchester Museum
www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
The Romans Invade II
Tue 20 July 10.30–12.00 & 13.00–15.30
Start the summer holidays with a Roman fanfare! Come and join
one of our family fun sessions – activities for all.
Roman Wigan – an Evening with Popular
Archaeologist Ian Miller
Thu 22 July 18.45–20.00
Discover how archaeologists uncovered Wigan’s Roman history
under what is now the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.
Wigan Heritage Serices
Finds Identification and Handling
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
Bolton Museum and Archive Service
Have your finds identified! Objects will be available for handling
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and recording. Play archaeology games and learn more about
finds.
Bolton Museum & PAS
01204 332211
Ancient Pots and Decoration Day
Wed 28 July 11.00–16.00
Manchester Museum
See beautifully decorated historic pots from the museum’s
collection and join in with hands-on activities.
Manchester Museum
www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
In the Footsteps of the Romans
Tue 27 July 15.00–16.00
Join us for our first temporary exhibition ‘Revealing Roman
Routes’ followed by a tour of Roman Wigan.
Introduction to Roman Pottery
Thu 29 July 18.45–19.45
Find out about the many different types of Roman pottery and
handle genuine artefacts from around the borough.
What the Romans did for us
Fri 30 July 14.00–16.00
Wigan Archives Service, Leigh Town Hall, Leigh
Discover what influence the Romans had on Wigan borough, by
uncovering the clues in archive documents, maps and pictures.
Isle of Man
Archaeology on the Isle of Man
Manx Museum, Douglas
Join us for a fortnight of fun with a range of archaeological
events. See website for details.
Manx National Heritage
www.gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/manxmuseum
Lancashire
Digging up the Past
Sat 17–Sat 31 July (Not Sun, Mon or Wed)
10.00–16.00 (13.00 Sat)
South Ribble Museum, Church Road, Leyland
A fun and educational introduction to how archaeologists find out
about the past.
South Ribble Borough Council
www.southribblemuseum.org.uk
Finds Handling and Identification Session
Tue 20 July 12.00–14.00
Bowland Room, Clitheroe Castle Museum
Finds handling and identification session. Bring along anything
that you have always wanted to get identified and the Finds
Officer will research it for you.
Portable Antiquities and Clitheroe Castle
www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/sites/museums/venues/clitheroe/
Explore Old St Leonard’s
Wed 21 July 12.00–16.00
The Old Church of St Leonard, Old Langho Road,
Blackburn
Linton Ensemble – enjoy Tudor music on period instruments
played by costumed musicians.
[email protected]
The Industrial Archaeology of Mid-Lancashire
Sat 17 July 11.00–12.00
Illustrated talk by Colin Dickinson, exploring the early industrial
heritage of mid-Lancashire.
Thu 22 July 13.00–15.00
St Leonard’s Church, Old Langho Road, Blackburn
Officer will research it for you. Talk and children’s activities.
Portable Antiquities and The Churches Conservation Trust
The Archaeology of Worden Park
Mon 19 July 10.00–12.00
Burnley Central Library, Grimshaw Street, Burnley
Officer will research it for you.
Portable Antiquities and LCLIS Burnley Library
www.findsdatabase.org.uk
Thu 22 July 14.00–15.30
Meet at South Ribble Museum, Church Road,
Leyland
Three mile walk exploring the landscape history of Worden Park.
Archaeology Day
Sat 24 July (for times check website)
Bolton Museum, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton
The Finds Liaison Officer for Bolton Museum and Archive Service
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will be available to identify your finds. There will also be object
handling with the archaeology collection.
Bolton Museum and Archive Service
www.boltonmuseums.org.uk
A Thousand Years of Leyland
Sun 25 July 14.00–16.00
Meet at South Ribble Museum, Church Road,
Leyland
An exploration of Leyland’s landscape from the 10th century to
the 21st century.
Session
Wed 28 July 13.00–16.00
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay
www.finds.org.uk
Session
and South Ribble.
Walk: Cloughfold Scrubbing Mill
Sun 1 Aug 13.30–16.00
Meet at main car park (opp. former Royal Hotel),
Waterfront, Rossendale
3.5 mile walk to probably the most important industrial
archaeology site in Rossendale’s quarry heritage, the hub of an
extensive moorland tramway system (some steep ascent).
Groundwork Pennine Lancashire
www.valleyofstone.org.uk
Merseyside
Aug 13.00–16.00
Smithy Heritage Centre, Eccleston
Free drop-in sessions. Archaeological handling sessions. Learn
how to identify objects.
Eccleston Parish Council
Rediscovering Formby’s Old Lighthouse Site
Fri 30 July 13.00–16.00
Lancaster City Museum
Sun 25 July 10.30–13.00
Meet at camp entrance gate, Altcar Training Camp,
Hightown
www.finds.org.uk
Visit to the Formby Lighthouse site, erected in 1719, demolished
in 1941. We will look at its site, discuss why it was built and why
it was demolished!
Formby Civic Society
www.formbycivicsociety.org.uk
Talk: 'Friars at Preston, Potters at
Samlesbury and Crypts at Penwortham'
Sat 31 July 11.00–12.00
At last the spade speaks! Recent archaeological work in Preston
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Formby’s Changing Coastline
Sun 25 July 14.00–16.30 & Wed 28 July 18.00–
20.30
The National Trust, Victoria Road, Freshfield,
Formby, Liverpool
Join our expert for a guided walk during which it is hoped you will
see ephemeral prehistoric footprints.
National Trust
Graveyard Recording at All Saints church,
Childwall
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–16.00
All Saints Church, Childwall
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn the skills required to
record a graveyard. There will be an exhibition of the findings to
date.
Merseyside Archaeological Society
[email protected]
merseysidearchaeologicalsociety.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Yorkshire and
Humberside
East Yorkshire
Bridlington’s Heritage
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
The Bayle Museum, Bridlington
The Bayle Museum is of local social history interest and is
housed in a 12th-century Monastic Gatehouse. Free.
Sponsored by the Lords Feoffees
www.bayle.bridlington.net
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire Museum Exhibition
Sat 10 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.30
Richmondshire Museum, Richmond
An exhibition of archaeological finds, photos and reports from
Roman Catterick.
Richmondshire Museum
www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk/
Stanwick Festival of Past Times
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.30–16.00 (& 19.00 on 16, 17
& 18 July)
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick,
Richmond
Within the impressive Stanwick camp enjoy guided walks and
make Iron Age pottery. Church tours, museum and archaeological
society displays and activities, and much more.
The Big Freeze
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
Craven Museum & Gallery, Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Celebrate our ice age past with activities and crafts.
Craven Museum & Gallery
Archaeology for the Family
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
Community House, The Old Workhouse, 75
Allhallowgate, Ripon
An opportunity to experience the excitement of a mini table-top
dig involving skills and archaeological methods learned from our
team of archaeologists.
Ripon Local Studies Research Centre
www.communityarchaeology.co.uk
The Medieval Church and Visions of All
Saints
Sat 17 July 10.00–16.00
All Saints Church, North Street, York
Guided tour of the world famous stained glass and talk on ‘The
medieval visions, archaeology and the shrine’.
The Rector and Churchwardens of The Parish Church of All
Saints North Street, York.
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www.allsaints-northstreet.org.uk
Up the Garden Path
Sun 18, Thu 22, Thu 29 July & Sun 1 Aug 13.00–
16.00
Gisborough Priory Gardens, Guisborough
Uncovering the 18th-century paths in Gisborough Priory Gardens.
Gisborough Priory Project
www.gisboroughprioryproject.co.uk
Prehistoric Dacre: Walk
Tue 20 July 10.00–13.00
Start from Providence Schoolroom, Dacre
A guided walk of around 3 miles to view recent discoveries
including prehistoric ritual, domestic and industrial features.
Iron-Age (Nidderdale) Community Archaeology Group
[email protected]
iron-age.org
Tread the Trod: the History of Paved Trods on
the North York Moors
Thu 22 July 10.00–15.30
Kirkby Church Hall, Kirkby-in-Cleveland
An illustrated talk on North York Moors Trods, a tour of the Kirby
Bank Pannierman Way, plus an opportunity for Trod conservation
work. Book for working party.
Kirby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History
Group
www.kgbighistory.org.uk
The Battlefield of Marston Moor: In the
Footsteps of Cromwell
Thu 22 July 19.00–20.30
Meet at the monument on the Tockwith Road, Long
Marston
An evening walk across Marston Moor with archaeologist and
re-enactor Russell Marwood.
York Archaeological Trust
www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
Studley Royal – 6000 years in 6000 seconds!
Wed 21 July 14.00–16.00
Meet in Studley Royal Park car park (via Studley
Roger village).
Explore 6000 years of human life in Studley Royal Park
– featuring prehistoric and Roman finds, the medieval village and
the great 18th-century designed landscape.
National Trust
01765 608888
Medieval Joust
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–17.00
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough
Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your
favourite knight as our competitors break lances in real mounted
combat.
English Heritage
01723 374451
Mill Owners and Millers from 1770
Thu 22 July 19.00–21.00
Holgate Windmill, Holgate, York
Illustrated talk by Anna Cook on researched history of Holgate
windmill owners and millers since 1770. Tour of the mill, archive
and restoration photos. £3.
Holgate Windmill Preservation Society
[email protected]
www.holgatewindmill.org
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Sat 24 July 09.30–16.30
Friends Meeting House, Great Ayton
Do you have something of local historical interest? Bring it along
and we will try to tell you something about it, photograph and
record it.
Great Ayton Community Archaeology
www.greatayton.wikidot.com
Malham Archaeology Walk
Prehistoric Dacre: Talk
Sat 24 July 10.00–14.00
Street Gate, Malham
Tue 27 July 19.00–21.00
Providence Schoolroom, Dacre
Come and discover the archaeology of Malhamdale – a
beginner’s guide. Bring a packed lunch. Sorry, no dogs.
National Trust
A talk and display to review recent discoveries in the locality
including prehistoric ritual, domestic and industrial features.
Iron-Age (Nidderdale) Community Archaeology Group
[email protected]
iron-age.org
Grassington's Ancient Fields: Phase 1 – High
Close
Wharfedale Archaeology Walk
Sun 25 July 10.00–16.30
Grassington Church Hall, Main Street, Grassington
For over a century the Grassington landscape has received
extensive archaeological interest – this latest study attempts to
unlock the story of the ancient features.
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
[email protected]
www.uwhg.org.uk
'Under the Roots of the Oak Tree’: How
Archaeology brings National Trust Properties
to Life!
Mon 26 July 10.30–13.00
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington
Discover the myriad ways archaeology brings National Trust
properties to life – and then enjoy a delicious lunch in one of its
most charming houses.
National Trust
01439 748283
Grassington's Ancient Fields: Phase 1 – High
Close
Mon 26 July–Sun 8 Aug 09.00– 19.30
Leisure Centre at Long Ashes Park, Threshfield,
near Grassington
For over a century the Grassington landscape has received
extensive archaeological interest – this latest study attempts to
unlock the story of the ancient features.
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
[email protected]
www.uwhg.org.uk
Wed 28 July 10.00–15.00
Kettlewell car park
Come and discover the archaeology of Upper Wharfedale – a
beginner’s guide. Bring a packed lunch. Dogs on leads only
please.
National Trust
Marston Moor: A Guide to the Battle
Wed 28 July 10.00–17.00
Depart York city centre (deteails on booking)
An all day visit to Marston Moor with archaeologist and re-enactor
Russell Marwood.
Forgotten Crafts
Fri 30 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
DIG, York
Learn how the crafts of Viking era York are inspiring the world of
computer games.
www.digyork.com
Fighting Knights
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–17.00
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough
See a pair of fully armoured medieval knights embark on hand to
hand combat with sword and poleaxe. See how a knight dresses
for battle.
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English Heritage
01723 374451
Behind the Scenes at Conservation
Braithwaite Hall Archaeology Walk
Sat 31 July 13.00–15.30
Braithwaite Hall, East Witton, Leyburn
Come and discover the archaeology around Braithwaite Hall (no
dogs).
National Trust
Yorkshire Archaeology Weekend
Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole
Join us for our Yorkshire Archaeology Weekend, combined with
Yorkshire Day for a celebration of the archaeology and culture of
our region.
Ryedale Folk Museum
www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–12.00
Meet at YAT front gate, 47 Aldwark, York
Find out what happens to artefacts after archaeologists have
unearthed them with this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of
YAT’s conservation department.
Hungate Open Day
Sun 1 Aug 10.00–15.00
Hungate, York
Find out more about the discoveries at this major excavation. Recent
finds will be on show, with experts on hand to interpret them.
www.dighungate.com
South Yorkshire
Star Carr Day School
Sheffield Victorian Street Dig: ‘Life at No. 57’
Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
Scarborough Collections, The Crescent,
Scarborough
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Sug 10.00–16.00
Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, Sheffield
The University of York are delivering a day long event of lectures
focusing on recent work and discoveries on the amazing Star
Carr finds.
Scarborough Museums Trust with Scarborough
Archaeological Society
www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk
Excavate a Victorian terraced house! Finds washing, talks,
hands-on activities. An opportunity for everyone to get involved in
this innovative community dig. Free.
Heeley City Farm & Sheffield University
0114 3039982 ext4 [email protected]
www.heeleyfarm.org.uk
Sheffield's Prehistoric Past
Exploration of Church and Displays of
Artefacts and Archaeology
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Church of Christ the Consoler, Newby Hall, nr Ripon
An opportunity to explore this unique church and an exhibition of
archaeological data of Ripon and surrounding parishes by Ripon
Community Archaeology Project.
[email protected]
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Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
Meet at the ‘Surprise’ car park, west of Sheffield,
on the A6187
A guided walk, on the outskirts of the city, investigating the
remains of a prehistoric community and the enigmatic Carl Wark
hillfort.
West Riding Archaeological Consultancy
Moving Stone through the Ages: Carl Wark
Hillfort and the Burbage Quarries
Wed 21 July 10.30–16.00
Meet at pay and display car park, west of Upper
Burbage Bridge
A walk taking in quarries, iron smelting, a prehistoric cairnfield
and the enigmatic Carl Wark hillfort. c. 5 miles, rough ground.
Bring packed lunch.
Peak District National Park Authority
St Mary’s History Weekend: Church
Sat 24 July 10.30–16.00
St Mary’s Church, Howard Road, Walkley, Sheffield
Display of historical materials, and short guided tours of this
Victorian church in the western suburbs of Sheffield. Tours at
11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
Friends of Walkley Cemetery
07743 394203 (on the day) [email protected]
West Yorkshire
Death, Disaster and Treasure: The Work of
the Coroner from Medieval Times
Tue 13, Tue 20 & Tue 27 July 19.00–20.30
Westgate Chapel (Unitarian), Westgate, Wakefield
A series of three talks by John Goodchild considering the work of
the coroner in general and in relation to particular events.
Wakefield Historical Society
www.ukunitarians.org.uk/wakefield
Brand new Ancient History! What have we
found at Nostell Priory?
Sat 17 & Sat 24 July 12.00–13.30
Nostell Priory, Wrabgy
Join archaeologist Mark Newman on an exploration of the
prehistoric, Roman and medieval discoveries made in the last
two years at Nostell Priory.
National Trust
01924 863892
Tasting the Past
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–15.30
Museums Sheffield: Weston Park, Western Bank,
Sheffield
Join in with a range of historical food activities and find out some
fascinating food facts.
Museums Sheffield
www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
Medieval Harewood Weekend
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 10.30–16.00
Harewood House, Leeds
Explore the story of medieval Harewood and Gawthorpe Manor.
Family activities and guided tours of the excavation.
Harewood House Trust
www.harewood.org
St Mary’s History Weekend: Cemetery
Sun 25 July 14.00 & 16.00
St Mary’s Cemetery, Nichols Road (off Waller
Road), Sheffield
Two chances to join a guided tour of this Victorian cemetery in
the beautiful Rivelin Valley. Tours last 90 minutes.
Friends of Walkley Cemetery
07743 394203 (on the day) [email protected]
Community Showcase and Exhibition on
Leeds Slipware and Kiln Site
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Sun 25) 10.00–17.00
(Showcase Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00)
The Still Room, Temple Newsam House, Leeds
Exhibition about the excavation of a rare slipware kiln in East
Leeds which will feature the best examples of pottery found on site.
Leeds Archaeological Fieldwork Society
www.leedsarchaeology.co.uk
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Archaeology Day
The Case of the Vanishing Priory
Sat 17 July 10.30–16.00
Temple Newsam House, Leeds
Sat 17 & 25 July 14.30–15.30
Nostell Priory, Wragby
Come and handle finds with the Leeds Archaeological Fieldwork
Society in the opulent surroundings of Temple Newsam House.
Leeds City Council
0113 2647321
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse
Use historic maps and archaeological detective work to try and
rediscover Nostell’s lost medieval priory, with National Trust
archaeologist Mark Newman.
National Trust
01942 863892
Amazing Archaeology Trail
Looking at George Gissing Memorabilia
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Mon)
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Road, Leeds
Sat 17, Sat 24, Sat 31 July 14.00–16.00
2 Thompson’s Yard, Westgate, Wakefield
Become an archaeologist while exploring the Abbey. Answer the
questions on the trail and enter the free draw for your chance to
win a fantastic prize!
Leeds Museums and Galleries
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey
An opportunity to look at memorabilia associated with the
Wakefield-born novelist George Gissing which has been returned
to his boyhood home.
Wakefield Historical Society & The Gissing Trust
[email protected]
docs.google.com/view?docid=dfj62zqb_169gx4guwdk
Awesome Archaeology Prize Trail
The Archaeology of Coal Mining at Flockton
Leeds City Museum
Sun 18 July 10.30–11.30
Entrance to New Hall Approach at its junction with
Hardcastle Lane, Wakefield
Complete the archaeology trail around the museum and enter the
free competition for your chance to win an awesome archaeology
prize!
www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum
The Archaeology of Kirkstall Abbey: Talk and
Handling Session
Date tbc please check website
You are invited to an afternoon talk about the archaeology of
Kirkstall Abbey with Kat Baxter, Curator of Archaeology in Leeds
Museums and Galleries.
John Goodchild will point out landscape features created by coal
mining at Flockton during a very short walk.
[email protected]
From Parish Church to Cathedral
Mon 19 July 19.00–20.30
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Northgate,
Wakefield
Looking at the physical impact on Wakefield parish church of
becoming the Cathedral of the Diocese of Wakefield.
[email protected]
Walk: The Development of Almondbury
Tue 20 July 19.00–21.00
Meet at Almondbury Co-operative Store
This guided walk introduces you to the principles of archaeology,
discovering the past in Almondbury. 2 hours, 3 miles, family
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friendly.
Huddersfield and District Archaeological Society
www.huddarch.org.uk
Artefacts Handling and Tours of the Store
Wed 21 July 13.00–15.50
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre, Leeds
Come and have a tour around our amazing store – home to
a million artefacts! Get hands-on and handle objects that are
thousands of years old!
www.leeds.gov.uk/discovery
Archaeology at Work: the Nostell Priory
Stableblock Project
Wed 21–Fri 23 & Wed 28–Fri 30 July 12.00–13.00
Nostell Priory, Wragby
Meet the archaeologists working on the Nostell stableblock to
learn what they do, and then tour the building site (restricted
access).
National Trust
01924 863892
From Pontefract to Fotheringhay: the Funeral
Procession for Richard Plantagenet, Duke of
York
Wed 21–Thu 29 July
Venues along the route, see website
A series of talks, walks and visits to medieval remains marking
the funeral route of the body of Richard Duke of York from
Pontefract to reburial at Fotheringhay.
[email protected]
www.richarddukeofyorkfuneral.org.uk
Milestones, Tollhouses and Turnpikes of the
Pennines
Thu 22 July 13.30–16.00
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery,
Saddleworth, Oldham
A short illustrated talk on the history of milestones and other
features of turnpike roads. Followed at 2.35pm by a guided 3 mile
walk through Uppermill.
The Milestone Society & Saddleworth Historical Society
www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
The Archaeology of Ingleborough Summit
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–15.00
Ingleborough Summit - please find your own way
to the summit
Tour the Summit of Ingleborough with members of the
Ingleborough Archaeology Group to discover the secrets of this
ancient landscape.
Ingleborough Archaeology Group
www.ingleborougharchaeologygroup.org.uk
Your bit of History
Sat 24 July 10.30–13.00
The John Goodchild Centre (below Drury Lane
Library), Wakefield
Individuals are invited to bring an old document that is in their
possession for identification and discussion by archivist and local
historian John Goodchild.
The John Goodchild Centre
01924 298929
Castle Open Day
Sat 24 July 10.00–15.00
Pontefract Castle
Hands-on activities and finds identification and recording with the
local Portable Antiquities officer and education officer from West
Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service.
Wakefield Council
01977 723440
www.wakefield.gov.uk/castles
Archaeology walks
Sun 25 July 11.00–15.30
The Lakeside Centre, Middleton Park, Town Street,
Middleton
Guided walks exploring the early industrial mining archaeology
found in Middleton Park by the Middleton Park Community
Archaeology Project.
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Friends of Middleton Park
[email protected]
www.fomp.co.uk
Archaeology Craft Activities
Tue 27–Wed 28 July 11.00–15.30
Leeds City Museum
Free hands-on craft activities with an archaeology theme, all in
our learning space at the museum.
Dressing up Day
Tue 27 July
Horrid History Trail
Thu 29 July
Explore the abbey and keep a look out for skeletons and skulls.
Scary! Free.
Make your own Ancient Pottery Workshops
Thu 29–Fri 30 July
Leeds City Museum
Have a go at making your own ancient pottery with help from an
expert in Roman pottery. 20% discount for YAC members.
Are you more Indiana Jones or Time Team? Would you prefer to
be a Tudor or a monk? Raid our dressing up rail and find out in
the fantastic remains of Kirkstall Abbey.
Face Painting
Awful Archaeology
Free family face painting in the archaeological ruins of Kirkstall
Abbey.
Wed 28 July 14.00–16.00
Craft activities and fun facts inspired by some of the
archaeological artefacts at the abbey. Free.
Behind the Scenes with Time Team
Thu 29 July (evening)
Leeds City Museum
Time Team’s Raksha Dave tells us what really happens on
and off camera on the world’s longest running archaeology TV
programme.
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Fri 30 July 14.00–16.00
Make an Artefact of the Future
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 14.00–16.00
Take archaeological inspiration from Kirkstall Abbey and its
collections and make an artefact of the future.
North East
County Durham
The Romans are Coming!
Sat 17 July 11.00–15.00
Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology, Durham
Spend the day with a Roman re-enactment group. See Roman
cookery, military costume and equipment, and find out why the
Romans left Britain 1600 years ago.
Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology - Durham University
www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill
Romans at the Railway Museum
Sun 18 July 10.00–16.00
Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum,
North Road Station, Darlington
Roman day with the emphasis on re-enactment. Packed with fun
activities for all the family to enjoy, including a trip to Piercebridge
Roman Fort.
Darlington Borough Council
www.head-of-steam.co.uk
Archaeology at Killhope – Children's Fun Dig
Sun 18, Sun 25 July & Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Upper Weardale
Come and acquire the skills of a budding relic hunter under the
expert supervision of a member of the County Archaeology Team.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
www.killhope.org.uk
Roman Coins Lecture and Handling Session
Sun 18 July 14.00–16.00
Roman coins talk and handling session with Durham University’s
museums curator.
The Hidden Archaeology of Timothy
Hackworth
Thu 22 July 13.30–15.30
Locomotion – The National Railway Museum at
Shildon
Learn more about pioneering railway engineer Timothy
Hackworth’s impact on the town of Shildon in this guided walk.
Locomotion – The National Railway Museum at Shildon
www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion
Binchester Roman Festival
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.30.
Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland,
A programme of re-enactment events featuring Roma Antiqua,
Legio IX and Nordmanni as well as tours of new excavations in
the fort.
Archaeology Section, Durham County Council
www.durham.gov.uk/archaeology
The Brilliant Bronze Age!
Sat 24 July 13.00–15.00
Children’s craft session. Come along and make a prehistoric
model roundhouse with natural materials.
The Terrific Tudors
Sun 25 July 13.00–15.00
Children’s craft session. Make a traditional black and white Tudor
model house.
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Perfect Pots
Archaeology and the Arts in County Durham
Tue 27 July 13.00–15.00
Sat 31 July 10.00–16.00
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Children’s craft session. Take inspiration from historic potters and
make your own pot to take home.
Celebrate the Festival at our hands-on events throughout the
fortnight culminating in an inspiring day of object handling, expert
demonstrations and family activities.
The Bowes Museum and Durham County Council
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Stories from Skeletons: A day of Hands-on
Activities
Thu 29 July 12.00–15.00
Fun hands-on activities led by students from Durham University
– learn how archaeologists excavate and analyse human
remains.
5000 Years of Death and Disease
Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
Durham University, Dept of Archaeology, South
Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
A day of lectures/workshops covering past human health and
current research by the Bioarchaeology Research Group. Periods
covered span from prehistory to post-medieval.
Bioarchaeology Research Group, Durham University
www.dur.ac.uk/archaeology/archaeology
The Dinky Dig – Children’s Excavation
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 12.00–15.00
A mini archaeological excavation suitable for children aged 5–11
years. Be prepared to get muddy!
Northumberland
Roman Secrets
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 11.00–17.00
Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford
Discover the secrets of the museum at Chesters. There will be a
chance to handle Roman objects and artefacts.
English Heritage
01434 681379
Cellar Tours
Sat 17 July 11.00–16.00
Wallington, Cambo, nr Morpeth
Discover the medieval heart of Wallington on a special tour of the
cellars. Hourly tours. £1.50 per person.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org/wallington
Limekilns and Lobsterpots
Sun 18 July 14.00–17.00
Meet at Beach car park, Beadnell
Guided walk at Beadnell looking at the archaeology and hearing
about the history of fishing and coastal industries.
Northumberland Coast AONB
www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org
After the Eagles – The End of Roman Rule
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–17.00
Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall
Join our trio of actors as they explore the momentous events
at the end of an era and the beginning of a new age. Children’s
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Roman Army drill sessions throughout the day.
English Heritage
01434 344363
Romans Go Home – What Happened Next?
Sat 24 July 10.00–13.00
Meet at Steel Rigg car park, Twice Brewed
A guided walk from Steel Rigg to Housesteads fort, viewing
archaeological remains of the past 1600 years with National Trust
archaeologist Harry Beamish.
National Trust
Tue 27–Wed 28 July 11.00–17.00
Warkworth Castle, Warkworth
English Heritage
01665 711423
Anglo-Saxons at Bamburgh!
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00
Bamburgh Castle
The Anglo-Saxons return to Bamburgh Castle bringing alive one
of the country’s top ten archaeological excavations. ‘Pit’ tours
from the experts and have a go in the test pit.
Bamburgh Castle & Bamburgh Research Project
www.bamburghcastle.com
Tour of Rothley Crags
Sat 31 July 10.00–12.30
Meet at the lay-by immediately east of Rothley
Cross Roads
Join our archaeologist on a special access guided walk to
discover the historical secrets of Rothley Crags.
National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org/wallington
Tyne and Wear
Guided Tours of a Working Archaeological Dig
Tue 20, Thu 22, Mon 26, Wed 28 & Fri 30 July
14.00–15.00
Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields
Join our archaeologists and find out what they hope to unearth
this year and see some previously uncovered treasures.
Tyne & Wear Archives andMuseums
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
Sieve for Success
Mon 26–Fri 30 July 11.00–15.00
Bede’s World, Jarrow
Find out what the bones and seeds found in an archaeological
sieve can tell us about the past.
Bede’s World
www.bedesworld.co.uk
'Going to Pot' – Roman People and their Pottery
Tue 27 July 11.00–15.00
Great North Museum, Newcastle
Discover how Roman pottery was made, what it was used for,
where it came from and how archaeologists use it to learn about
the past.
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
www.greatnorthmuseum.org
Fri 30–Sat 31 July 11.00–17.00
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
English Heritage
0191 2571090
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Northern Ireland
County Antrim
Castle Gardens, Lisburn – Tours,
Presentations and Workshops
Sat 17 July 10.00, 12.00 & 14.00
The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Presentation on the archaeological excavation and restoration of
the 17th and 19th-century Castle Garden, followed by a guided
tour and optional clay workshop.
Lisburn City Council – The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn
Museum
www.castlegardenslisburn.com
Family Fun Archaeology Day
Sat 31 July 11.00–16.00
Larne Museum and Arts Centre
Come along and have a go at traditional crafts with plenty of fun
for all the family.
Larne Borough Council
County Down
Discover History
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.30 (not Mon)
Ulster Museum, Belfast
Come to the new interactive history gallery at the Ulster Museum
and try to reconstruct a skull, build a pot, dress in historic
costume and lots more.
Ulster Museum
028 9044 0000
www.nmni.com
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Scotland
Argyll
Guided Walk in Kilmartin Glen
Thu 22 July 10.30–12.00
Meet outside café, Kilmartin House Museum
A fun walk for all the family round the cairns and cists in Kilmartin
Glen.
Kilmartin House Museum
www.kilmartin.org
Simulated Dig
Thu 22 July 13.30–16.00
Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin
Learn how to be an archaeologist by participating in a simulated
dig.
Kilmartin House Museum
www.kilmartin.org
Dumfries and Galloway
The Newbarns Project
Ross & Cromarty
Dr William MacLean – A Forgotten Collector:
the Man, his Sites and Finds
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–17.00 (Sun 14.00–
16.30)
Groam House Museum, Rosemarkie
The exhibition tells the story of Dr. MacLean’s work on the Black
Isle as an antiquarian and archaeologist with items from his
collection on display.
Groam House Museum
www.groamhouse.org.uk
Excavations at Applecross Broch
Thu 22 July 19.30–21.00
Fortrose Community Theatre, Fortrose Academy,
Fortrose
The talk will describe the excavations that have taken place at
Applecross starting with a Time Team investigation in 2005 up to
the present day.
Groam House Museum
www.applecrossblogs.com/the-applecross-broch-ridge
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Newbarns Estate, Colvend, by Dalbeattie
The East Church, Cromarty: Its Place in
Community through Archaeological Finds
Excavation of three prehistoric burial cairns, Neolithic to Iron Age.
Later medieval occupation. Volunteers welcome
Stewartry Archaeological Trust
www.sat.org.uk
Sun 1 Aug 11.00
Meet at East Church gates, Church St, Cromarty
Glasgow
Discover more about the history of the East Church through
its archaeological finds – from medieval gravestone to modern
spectacles.
Scottish Redundant Churches Trust
www.eastchurchcromarty.co.uk
Digging up the Past Exhibition
Saint Mungo’s Museum, Glasgow
An exhibition celebrating the development of professional
archaeology from antiquarian societies to the present day.
Glasgow Museums
0141 276 1625
www.glasgowmuseums.com
Shetland
Stanydale Neolithic Temple Guided Walk
Sun 25 July 10.00–11.30
Stanydale Temple car park, Staneydale
Guided walk starting from Stanydale car park, exploring the
Neolithic landscape surrounding the temple. An easy crosscountry walk, wellies and waterproofs advised.
Shetland College
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Levenwick Broch Guided Walk
Sat 31 July 10.00–11.30
Levenwick beach car park, Levenwick
Guided walk starting from Levenwick beach car park, an easy
cross-country walk to the Iron Age broch, wellies and waterproofs
advised.
Shetland College
[email protected]
[email protected]
South Lanarkshire
Hyndford Mills Excavation Open Day
Sat 17, Sat 24 & Sat 31 July 10.00–15.00
Hyndford Mills, Lanark
Visit the Hyndford Water Mills site which has been excavated and
researched by members of the society over the last three years.
Clydesdale Mills Society
www.theguidlife.net/groups/228
Clydesdale Mills Society – Exhibition of
Hyndford Mills Artefacts and Photographs
Sat 17–Sat 31 July (library opening hours)
Lanark Library, Hope Street, Lanark
Display of artefacts and photographs to describe the excavation
and research involved in the Hyndford Mills project.
Clydesdale Mills Society & Lanark Library
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ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND PRESENTS:
SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH!
We’ve got hundreds of FREE events all over
Scotland this September to help you explore
Scotland’s amazing archaeology!
Find out what’s on in your area
www.scottisharchaeologymonth.org.uk
or contact Archaeology Scotland on
0845 872 3333.
DOORS OPEN DAYS
Enjoy free access to over 900 ancient and
modern buildings across Scotland this
September. We are celebrating 20 years of
opening doors this year with some extra special
events and activities.
Visit www.doorsopendays.org.uk for more
information or contact the Scottish Civic Trust
on 0141 221 1466.
Scottish Archaeology Month is Scotland’s largest free annual archaeological event.
It is coordinated nationally by Archaeology Scotland. Along with Doors Open Days
coordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust SAM is part of
European Heritage Days. Both are supported by Historic Scotland.
Images: Cairnholy Dumfries and Galloway © Andrew Nicholson, crown copyright RCAHMS. Recumbent
Stone Circle Aberdeenshire © Aberdeenshire Council. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority © Paul Barr
Wales
Central Wales
Powys
The Birth of Radnorshire
Sun 18–Sat 31 July 10.00 (13.00 Sun)–16.00 (17.00
Sat) (not Mon)
Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells
Fossil display from mid-Ordovician laid down by volcanic activity
south of the equator.
Radnorshire Museum
www.powys.gov.uk/radnorshiremuseum
The History of the Walton Basin
Sun 18–Sat 31 July 10.00 (13.00 Sun)–16.00 (17.00
Sat) (not Mon)
Virtual model of the history of the Walton Basin from the Neolithic
to the present day.
Radnorshire Museum
www.powys.gov.uk/radnorshiremuseum
Medieval Archaeology Day
Sat 24 July 11.00–16.00
Old Parliament House, Maegwyn Street,
Machynlleth
A day of archaeological activities; design and make your own
shield, reconstruct a broken pot and create your own floor tile.
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust
01938 553670
[email protected]
www.cpat.org.uk
www.powys.gov.uk
Family Fun with the Romans
Tue 27 & Thu 29 July 11.00–15.00
What did the Romans do for fun? Find out at our family drop-in
session. Roman displays. Art and craft activities.
Radnorshire Museum (Powys County Council)
www.powys.gov.uk/
Megalithic Portal Ancient Site Hunt in the
Brecon Beacons
Sat 31 July 09.30–17.30
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre,
Libanus, Brecon
Use the Megalithic Portal web resource to discover prehistoric
sites near you, and visit some wonderful locations near Brecon.
Talks, displays and demonstrations throughout the day.
Megalithic Portal Ancient Site Hunt in the
Brecon Beacons
Sat 31 July 09.30–13.00
Brecon Library, Brecon
Join the team as they find and research prehistoric sites. Bring
along your photos and information or come out searching with us.
North Wales
Roman Fun and Games
Mon 26–Sat 31 July 11.00–15.00
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Captains Walk,
Brecon
What games did the Romans play? Come and find out! Make a
Roman game and see what you can discover in our mini-dig!
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery, Powys County Council
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Conwy
Blodwen: the Neolithic Woman Returns
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.30–13.00 & 14.00–17.00
Llandudno Museum, 17-19 Gloddaeth Street,
Llandudno
An exhibition featuring the remains of a Neolithic woman with
talks and workshops associated. Free. Booking necessary for
workshops.
Museums Service, Conwy County Borough Council
Tai Penamnen Excavations
Mon 19–Fri 23 July 10.00–16.00
Penamnen Valley, Dolwyddelan
An ongoing archaeological excavation will be taking place. It is
a medieval site with post-medieval connections with the Wynn
family of Gwydir.
Dolwyddelan Historical Society
www.dolwyddelan.org
Denbighshire
Pilgrims Walk / Taith y Pererinion
Sat 17 July 11.00–17.00
Meet at Clawdd-newydd Community Shop car park
7 mile walk following the pilgrims’ route from Clawdd-newydd
to Bettws Gwerfil Goch, taking in medieval churches and a holy
well. Transport back to start will be provided.
Denbighshire County Council Countryside Services /
Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Sir Ddinbych
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/countryside
Armour and Artefacts
Sat 17 July 12.00–16.00
Garchar Ruthin/ Ruthin Gaol, Clwyd Street, Ruthin
Re-enactment and display at Ruthin Gaol, bringing history to life
with armour and artefacts.
Denbighshire Heritage Service
www.ruthingaol.co.uk
Countryside Crafts / Crefftau Cefn Gwlad
Wed 21, Mon 26 & Thu 29 July 10.30–12.00
Loggerheads Country Park, nr Mold
Join us to unlock your family’s creative flair. Please book your
place during the 7 days before the event.
From Slateworks to Nature / Y Llechi A’r
Llwyni
Wed 21 July 18.00–20.00
Meet in car park behind the hall in Glyndyfrydwy,
opposite Hodge Podge on the A5
A 2 mile evening saunter in the idyllic Nant y Pandy Valley
exploring the remains of the once busy slateworks.
Bright, Witty and Whimsical / y Ffraeth, y Ffôl
a’r Ffansi
Thu 22 July 14.00–16.00
The park is brought to life by a fantastic team of actors
introducing you to the crazy characters in the park. Please book
during the 7 days before the event.
Denbighshire County Council / Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Sir
Ddinbych
Genius Geology / Daeareg a’ch Dychymyg
Tue 20 July 10.30–12.00
Design and create a geology-themed t-shirt at Loggerheads
Country Park. Please book your place during the 7 days before
the event.
Archaeology Day
Thu 22 July 11.00–16.00
Rhyl Museum, Library and Arts Centre, Rhyl
Artefacts, finds identification and mini-dig for children with our
Community Archaeologist. Bring your artefacts for identification
and have a go at being an archaeologist.
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Denbighshire Heritage Service
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/heritage
Live Commentary Voice Trail Caer Drewyn
Thu 22 July 10.00–16.00
Meet in car park behind the hall in Glyndyfrydwy,
opposite Hodge Podge on the A5
A live commentary voice trail, particularly suited to experienced
visually impaired walkers. We shall climb up to and explore the
site of the Caer Drewyn Iron Age Hillfort.
Heather and Hillforts Project / Project y Grug a’r Caerau
Charcoal Making / Gwneud Golosg
Tue 27, Wed 28 & Fri 30 July 10.00–15.00
Meet outside Cyffylliog School and follow us to
the nearby site
Have a go at this traditional craft. Tuesday – loading the kiln,
Wednesday – lighting and Friday – bagging the charcoal. Please
book your place during the 7 days before the event.
World Famous Engineering Walk / Peirianneg
Fri 30 July 10.00–16.00
Meet at Llantysilio Green car park
Explore 7 miles of the Dee Valley. Visit Castell Dinas Bran,
Llangollen Canal and marvel at the engineering skills of Thomas
Telford and Prince Gruffydd ap Madoc.
Roman Invasion / Mewnlifiad y Rhufeiniaid
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Ermine Street Guard Roman re-enactors join us at Loggerheads
Country Park. Please book your place during the 7 days before
the event.
Eliseg Archaeology Festival
Genius Geology / Daeareg a’ch Dychymyg
Tue 27 July 13.30–15.00
Corwen Leisure Centre, Carrog Road, Corwen
Design and create a geology-themed t-shirt. Please book your
place during the 7 days before the event.
Sat 31 July 11.00–15.00
Valle Crucis Abbey, Abbey Road, nr Llangollen
Visit the excavation site: try your hand at excavating a mock
trench; listen to tales of historic Wales. Meet the archaeologist
sessions and examine the finds.
Llangollen Museum, Bangor University and Chester
University
[email protected]
www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk
Secrets of the Hills / Cyfrinachau’r Caerau
Hidden History of Brenig / Hanes Cudd
Brenig
Tue 27 July 10.00–13.00
Meet in top car park Moel Famau
Sun 1 Aug 14.00
Meet in North End car park Llyn Brenig
Enjoy this 4 mile walk to the Jubilee Tower and Coed Moel
Famau to find out what the Heather and Hillforts Project has
discovered over the last three years.
Heather and Hillforts Project / Project y Grug a’r Caerau
A guided walk as part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
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Flintshire
Excavations Open Day at Tan y Llan
Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Tan y Llan, Ysceifiog
Open day showing excavations at a 16th/17th-century
farmhouse. Finds identification. Rune readings. Flint knapping.
Tudor ‘snacks’.
St Asaph Archaeology Society
www.stasapharchaeologysociety.org.uk
Gwynedd
Harlech Guided Archaeological Walk
Sat 17 July 14.00–16.30
Meet at upper car park of Bron y Graig, Harlech
We will be visiting extensive Bronze and Iron Age remains in the
fields above Harlech (no dogs).
Harlech Historical Society
Walk around Criccieth Neolithic Monuments
Sun 18 July 13.30–17.00
Meet at Criccieth East Beach car park (near
Moranedd café)
Walk to cover three Neolithic megalithic monuments, an Iron Age
‘fort’ and a medieval castle.
Isle of Anglesey
Flintstones’ Grand Day Out: Standing Stones
and Megalithic Tombs of Anglesey
Sat 24 July 09.30–17.00
Meet at car park for Bryn Celli Ddu, Llanedwen
Tour of prehistoric standing stones and chambered tombs of
Anglesey. Transport by private bus.
Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
www.heneb.co.uk
South Wales
Caerphilly
Hands-on History!
Tue 27–Fri 30 July 10.00–17.00
Winding House, New Tredegar
Have fun with archaeology! Join us for free drop-in sessions
– discover the past, learn new skills and explore more, with some
hands-on history!
Winding House, Museums and Heritage Service, Caerphilly
County Borough Council
www.windinghouse.co.uk
Cardiff
Science in Archaeology
National Museum Wales
How does science help archaeologists to find out about the past?
Join us for two weeks of free activities, talks and demonstrations
to celebrate the Festival! Full Amguedda Cymru - National
Museum Wales programme on website.
www.museumwales.ac.uk/foba10
Ancient Resources, Ancient Skills
Sat 17–Tue 20, Sat 24–Thu 29 July 11.00–13.00 &
14.00–16.00
St Fagans National History Museum, Cardiff
Join us in the Celtic village as modern craftspeople use ancient
skills to create objects for the Moel y Gaer house, and learn
some ancient crafts.
Doctor, Doctor!
Sat 17–Sun 18 July 11.00–16.00
National Museum Cardiff,
Join our Roman Doctor (Sat 17) and Tudor doctor (Sun 18) and
learn all the gory details of ancient medicine!
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The Science of ‘Origins‘
National Museum Cardiff
How do archaeologists learn so much from sites and artefacts?
Pick up one of our new science trails through the ‘Origins’ gallery
and discover the incredible hidden stories revealed by scientific
techniques.
The Story of a Roundhouse
Sat 17 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Last June, the site of the demolished roundhouse in the Celtic
Village was investigated. Find out what was discovered about this
modern roundhouse and its visitors!
The Forensic Science of Archaeology
Tue 20–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Family workshops: find out how science helps archaeologists,
and solve some archaeological mysteries.
The Secret Life of Artefacts
Tues 20 July–Sun 1 Aug (not Mon) 11.00 & 14.00
How on earth do they know that? Join the experts for a series of
short illustrated talks alongside objects in the ‘Origins’ Gallery,
and question them!
Brilliant Things: Faience-making in Ancient
Egypt
Wed 21 July 13.05–13.35
A lunchtime talk by Dr Paul Nicholson, Cardiff University
How to Build a Church (and what you will
need)
Wed 21–Sun 25 July 12.00 & 15.00 (in English),
14.00 (in Welsh)
Ever wonder how we move a building to the Museum? Take
a close look at the techniques and materials used in the
reconstruction and decoration of St Teilo’s Church.
Exploring Ancient Landscapes
Tue 27 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Meet the animals and plants of the past, and use them to
recreate past environments. Family workshops.
Roundhouse Warming!
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 11.00–16.00
Join us in the Celtic Village to celebrate the rebirth of the Moel y
Gaer roundhouse.
Carmarthenshire
Garn Goch Archaeology Festival
Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug 10.00–16.00
Bethlehem Community Hall, Bethlehem
Discover the largest Iron Age hillfort in Wales, walk on a time trail
from Bethlehem to Garn Goch and hear stories from the past and
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present along the way.
Dyfed Archaeological Trust & Brecon Beacons National Park
www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk
Monmouthshire
Lost City of Trellech Excavation Open
Weekends
Sat 24–Sun 25 July & Sat 31 July–Sun 1 Aug
10.00–18.00
Trellech archaeological excavation, Catbrook
Road, Trellech
Dig on a real archaeological site, wash and identify finds, use the
geophysics equipment, draw, record or take a tour of the site.
Open to everyone!
Monmouth Archaeological Society
[email protected]
www.lostcityoftrellech.co.uk
Newport
Dirt to Display
Sat 17–Sun 18, Sat 24–Sun 25 & Sat 31 July– 1 Aug
11.00 (14.00)–16.00
National Roman Legion Museum, High Street,
Caerleon, Newport
Discover what happens to objects of the past when they are
found by having a go at our mini-dig. How are they mended or
conserved? And take our ‘Case Closed Challenge’ – how would
you put some objects on display in the museum?
Newport Medieval Ship Open Day
Sat 31 July 10.00–16.00
Newport Ship Centre, Unit 22 Maesglas Industrial
Estate, Newport
Visit the Newport Medieval Ship Project. Learn about the ship
from the archaeologists and conservators who are studying the
vessel and associated artefacts.
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
www.newport.gov.uk/ship
Pembrokeshire
Archaeology at Carew Castle
Sun 18 July 11.00 & 14.30
Carew Castle, nr Tenby
Take a tour around the castle with an archaeologist and find out
about the fascinating hidden history of the site.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
www.carewcastle.com
An Audience with Sir John Perrot
Sat 24–Sun 25 July 11.00–16.00
Meet Sir John Perrot, Lord of Carew Castle and favourite
of Elizabeth I, and members of his household. Archery
demonstrations, have-a-go sessions, period encampment.
www.carewcastle.com
A Medieval Fayre of Holiday Activities for
Families
Mon 26–Fri 30 July 10.30–16.00
Come and try brass rubbing, heraldry, archery, pottery, help to put
on a play and much more.
www.carewcastle.com
Swansea
Archaeology for All
Sat 17 July 10.30–16.00
Swansea Museum
Free hands-on fun for all ages, with demonstrations and talks,
finds identification, meet professional archaeologists, local history
societies, metal detectorists and re-enactors.
Swansea Museum & Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust
www.ggat.org.uk
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A Walk around Historic Swansea
Time Travellers
Wed 21 July 18.00
Meet at the fountain in Castle Square, Swansea
Sun 18 July 12.00–16.00
Llanfaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson
A tour of the historic centre of Swansea and the old river-front
area, looking at what remains of the town from the Middle Ages to
the middle of the 19th century.
Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust
www.ggat.org.uk
Hands-on family activities – make prehistoric or Roman pots,
examine finds from previous excavations at the manor and meet
the 17th-century servants.
Caerphilly County Borough Council
www.llanaiachfawr.co.uk
Torfaen
Walk: Looking for Evidence of Prehistoric
Man
Thu 1 July 11.00–15.00
Meet in the car park of The Dorallt Inn, Henllys,
Cwmbran
A field walk up Mynydd Maen towards Twmbarlwn Hillfort, looking
for evidence of prehistoric man along the way in the form of flint
lithics.
Ancient Cwmbran & The Cistercians
www.ancientcwmbran.co.uk
The Geology of Mynydd Maen
Wed 25 Aug 10.00–13.00
Thornhill Community Centre, Thornhill, Cwmbran
A talk and question and answer session by a Geologist. Come
and find out about the unusual geology of our mountain and
valley in Cwmbran.
Ancient Cwmbran & The Cistercians
www.ancientcwmbran.co.uk
Vale of Glamorgan
Tinkinswood: The 1914 Excavation during the
Cory Family Ownership
Wed 14 July 14.30–15.15
Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas
An illustrated talk on the excavation of Tinkinswood, the
megalithic burial chamber dating from 4000BC.
Dyffryn Gardens
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